Curriculum Overview
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Key stage 3: Years, 7, 8 and 9 |
Key stage 4: Year 10 and 11 |
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Years 7, 8 and 9 allows pupils to study a broad range of subjects that, at the end of Key Stage 3, enable them to make informed choices for their GCSEs. Pupils are taught in groups that reflect both their ability and their pastoral needs for all subjects.
Pupils choose their GCSE course options in Year 9. |
Pupils now begin their GCSE courses. Pupils will study both English Language and English Literature, along with Mathematics
They will also continue to have one Physical Education and STARs lesson per week.
Pupils are placed on a Pathway before they choose their options.
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•Pupils now begin their GCSE courses. Pupils will study both English Language and English Literature, along with Mathematics, Combined Science (two GCSEs) and Citizenship. Pupils also pick three options from a combination of GCSE and Level 2 vocational courses. They will also continue to have one Physical Education lesson per week. Pupils are placed on a Pathway before they choose their options.
•Pathway 1 is a traditional GCSE route where at least one of the options a pupil selects must be a language, and one must be either History or Geography.
•Pathway 2 allows pupils to select either History or Geography, plus two further GCSE or vocational subjects.
•A selection of the possible subjects which are available for pupils to select are: Art, Business Studies, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Hospitality, ICT, Performing Arts, Product Design and Sport.
•(Note: Certain subjects cannot be chosen together. Further details will be provided during options evening)
