Key Stage 4
Core subjects taken by all students in Years 10 and 11.
In September 2007 Technology changed from Core to Option and non-examination Religious Education and Literacy lessons were added to the Core.
- Social, Personal and Citizenship Education (SPACE)
- IT / Digital Applications (DiDA)
- English / English Literature (GCSE)
- Literacy
- Mathematics (GCSE)
- PE
- Religious Education (Core for Year 10 students only)
- Science (GCSE)
- Technology (GCSE/BTEC)
Optional subjects
Students choose additional BTEC and GCSE courses as Option subjects on a Pathway which may be academic, vocational or supported. The offer in each Pathway is designed to build on students' strengths, maximise achievement and enhance career opportunities. Non-examination Enrichment and Enhancement lessons are compulsory for students on the supported Pathway.
- Art and Design (GCSE)
- Business & Economics (GCSE)
- Business
- Documentary Filming
- Drama
- Enrichment & Enhancement
- French (GCSE)
- Geography (GCSE)
- Hair & Beauty
- Health & Social Care (BTEC)
- History (GCSE)
- Horticulture
- Italian (GCSE)
- Languages in a Business Context
- Media Studies (GCSE)
- Music (GCSE)
- Psychology (GCSE)
- Religious Education (GCSE, optional for Year 11 only)
- Science (Triple) (GCSE)
- Sports
Technology options
- Catering (BTEC)
- Construction (BTEC)
- Electronics (GCSE, year 11 only)
- Engineering (BTEC)
- Food Technology (GCSE, year 11 only)
- Graphic Products (GCSE)
- Resistant Materials (GCSE)
- Textile Technology (GCSE)