key stage 4
3rd - 5th Year
Students study 10 GCSE's
All students study four core subjects and can then choose between taking triple science (3 GCSE's Biology Chemistry and Physics) or combined science (2 GCSE's in science). Those selecting triple science will chose 3 options including either a modern foreign language or a humanity. Those taking combined science chose 4 options including a modern foreign language and a humanity.
In addition to GCSE subjects students participate in weekly physical education and PHSE classes.
| Core Subjects | Science Options | MFL & Humanities | Other Options |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mathematics English language English literature Religious education
|
Trilogy (2 GCSE's) |
Modern Foreign Languages
|
Art Drama Music Design technology Computer science Physical education |
| Separate science (3 GCSE's) |
Humanities
|
| Subject | Lessons per fortnight Yr 3 | Lessons per fortnight Yr 4 | Lessons per fortnight Yr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| English | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Religious education | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Science trilogy | 8 | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, Chemistry, Physics | 5,4,4 | 4,4,4 | 5,4,4 |
| Option 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Option 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Option 4 (if applicable) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Games / PE | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Activities | 1 |