KS4 Curriculum
Options at Key Stage 4 are responsive in that they are designed around student choice, rather than pre-determined blocks. Students study English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, Science and the majority are guided to choose four additional options. Students also continue to receive Physical Education, Personal Development/RE lessons and dedicated form tutorial time (including assemblies).
The vast majority of students at Key Stage 4 are encouraged to take History or Geography and many also choose a Modern Foreign Language. Currently, around 25% of students are entered for the English Baccalaureate. This figure will increase to 56% by 2024/25.
*The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is a performance measure showing the proportion of students who achieve a Grade 4 or more in English, maths, a science, history or geography and a language.
Students with additional needs have access to the full range of subjects at GCSE. We offer flexible pathways for a small number of students who may need to take alternative qualifications.
Year 10
| Subject | Hours per fortnight |
| English and English Literature | 8 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Science | 9 |
| Option Subjects (3) | 5 |
| Option 4 (MFL or RE) | 5 |
| Physical Education | 3 |
| Character Development (inc. PSHRE and RSE) | 2 |
Year 11
| Subject | Hours per fortnight 2022/23 |
| English and English Literature | 9 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Science | 9 |
| Option Subjects (3) | 6 |
| Physical Education | 3 |
| Character Development (inc. PSHRE and RSE) | 2 |
