KS4 Curriculum
Key Stage Four (Years 10 and 11)
Students follow GCSE or Vocational qualifications at Key Stage Four. We use a model to help students’ select their GCSE options - helping to ensure that each student is afforded the opportunity for success and progression into post-16 education.
Core Subjects
All students study a common core set of subjects with some variation in the specific qualifications studied. The following table lists the specific courses and allocated teaching periods for each one, over a fortnightly period.
|
Subject |
Course/Qualification |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature |
9 | 9 |
| Mathematics | GCSE Mathematics | 9 | 9 |
| Science | GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy) GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics |
10 | 10 |
Physical Education
Similarly, all students are required to take two lessons of PE each week, to meet our statutory requirements for promoting health and wellbeing.
Option Subjects
Students will be able to select from a range of option subjects, including Ebacc subjects.
|
Subject |
Course/Qualification |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Humanities |
GCSE Business Studies GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE Religious Education |
5 |
5 |
|
Modern Foreign Languages |
GCSE French GCSE Spanish GCSE German |
5 |
5 |
|
Computing |
GCSE Computer Science |
5 |
5 |
| Creative Arts and Media | GCSE Art GCSE Digital Art GCSE Dance GCSE Drama GCSE Media Studies GCSE Music |
5 |
5 |
|
Physical Education and Health |
Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Science (Level 1/2) |
5 |
5 |
|
Technology and Engineering |
GCSE Design and Technology Cambridge National Certificate in Engineering (Level 1/2) GCSE Food Technology Level 1/2 Vocational Certificate: Hospitality & Catering |
5 |
5 |
| Hair and Beauty | Level 1 Vocational Certificate: Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector | 5 | 5 |
Literacy and Numeracy
Both literacy and numeracy are embedded within all subjects. Some students receive additional provision from the Learning Support department or through 1-2-1 intervention.
Personal, Social, Citizenship and Health Education
Throughout KS3 and KS4 the PSHCE curriculum is delivered during tutor time and through drop-down mornings to ensure that key aspects are delivered effectively. These include: Sex and Relationships Education, Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Education, Employability/Careers and Citizenship Education.