Key Stage 3&4

During Year 9 students will study a range of subjects, enabling them to experience a variety of lessons prior to taking their Options for GCSE / BTEC. Students study English Language and English Literature; mathematics; science; History; Geography; Spanish; and core PE. In addition, they will also experience: Music; Drama; Catering; DT; Art; ICT.

Year 10 – Students start their chosen options in Year 10. These are two year courses and students build towards their GCSE and / or BTEC qualifications. Students will sit their English Literature GCSE in Year 10, enabling them to focus on English Language GCSE in Year 11. Students will sit pre-GCSE exams at several points in Year 10 in order to prepare them.

Year 11 – Students conclude their GCSE/BTEC qualifications in Year 11. They will sit their English Language GCSE in Year 11, having already sat their English Literature in Year 10. Students will be invited to a range of intervention and revision sessions in preparation for their examinations.