Key Stage 4 - Years 9, 10 and 11

Students will study the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum. They will also select courses which are appropriate to their aspirations. Within each family there will be four particular pathways which are designed to address student's individual learning plans.

The compulsory areas of study and optional courses are shown in the table below:

Communication, Competencies and Appreciation

Compulsory areas of study:

• English, including English Literature

Optional courses

• Languages:
  • French
  • Spanish
  • German
• Media Studies

Natural Sciences and Technology

Compulsory areas of study:

• Science - single, double or triple award
• ICT
• Maths

Optional courses

• Design Technology:
  • Resistant Materials
  • Graphics
  • Food Technology
  • Textiles
• Motor Vehicle Studies
• Vocational Courses at College or in the Workplace

Global Citizenship

Compulsory areas of study:

• Global Citizenship:
  • RE
  • PSHE
  • Citizenship and Careers Education & Guidance

Optional courses

• History
• Geography - please see the booklet attached to this document
• Sociology
• Business
• Health & Social Care
• Leisure & Tourism

Creative, Expressive and Aesthetic studies

Compulsory areas of study:

• Physical Education

Optional courses

• PE GCSE
• Art, Applied Art
• Music
• Dance
• Drama