Curriculum Structure

Key Stage 3

In years 7 and 8 all students study the following subjects:

Art
Computing
Dance
Drama
Design Technology: Food
Design Technology: Resistant Materials
English
Geography
History
Maths
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Science

During year 8 students have the opportunity to choose the subjects they wish to study in years 9, 10 and 11. Year 9 is a foundation year aimed at giving students the opportunity to develop the skills they need in the subjects. The GCSE content for the option subjects will mainly be covered in year 10 and 11.

Key Stage 4

In year 10 and 11 all students study the following subjects:

Computer Science or ICT
English
Maths
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Science (Core and Additional or BTEC)

Four optional subjects can then be chosen from the following list:

Art
Business Studies
Dance
Drama
Design Technology: Food and Nutrition
Design Technology: Resistant Materials
Geography
History
Horticulture
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
Physical Education GCSE
Triple science

We strongly recommend that the majority of students choose a modern foreign language and a humanities subject (History or Geography) as this gives a broad curriculum as a foundation for any future studies.