Curriculum

In Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9) pupils follow a broad and balanced curriculum which will prepare them for Key Stage 4 when they choose their options.

In Key Stage 4 (Year10 and 11) pupils are prepared for external examinations. Some subjects are compulsory:

• English Language GCSE
• English Literature GCSE
• Mathematics GCSE
• Double Science or Chemistry, Physics & Biology separately GCSE
• Modern Foreign Language * GCSE
• ICT OCR National
• Religious Education (Short Course) GCSE
• Citizenship & Personal, Social & Health Education (Core)
• Careers
• Physical Education (Core)

* We would expect all pupils to consider a modern foreign language

A number of additional subjects are available for pupils to choose from:

• Art & Design
• Business (BTEC)
• Business (GCSE)
• Citizenship
• Countryside & Environment (BTEC)
• Dance
• Design & Technology (one of these) Product Design
• Resistant Materials
• Drama
• Food Technology
• Geography
• Horse Care (BTEC)
• History
• Information Communication Technology (OCR)
• Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish)
• Music
• Physical Education
• Triple Science
• Land Based Diploma