Key Stage 4
BackStudents begin Key Stage 4 in Year 10, marking the start of their journey towards their first formal qualifications, which they will complete at the end of Year 11. Alongside the core curriculum detailed below, students will personalise their learning by selecting three additional subjects to study throughout Years 10 and 11.
Key Stage 4 subjects and the number of lessons per fortnight:
| Subject | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|
| English Language / Literature | 9 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 9 | 9 |
| Combined Science / Triple Science | 9 | 10 |
| Religious Studies* | 2 | - |
| Physical Education | 3 | 3 |
| Choice 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Choice 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Choice 3 | 6 | 6 |
*Religious Studies is completed in Year 10
KS4: List of Available Courses
Students will choose 3 subjects from the list below -
- Art
- Business
- Citizenship
- Computer Science
- Design Technology
- Drama
- Economics
- Languages (French or Spanish)
- Geography
- Health & Social Care
- History
- Music
- PE (GCSE)
- Sports Studies
