Secondary

Year 10 & 11

In accordance with the National Curriculum, the following subjects are compulsory/entitlements

Subject No. of 60 minute lessons per fortnight Subject No. of 60 minute lessons per fortnight
 

 

 

 

English*

 

Science*

 

Mathematics

 

Year 10  Year 11  

 

 

Physical education

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

7

 

9

 

10

 

8

 

9

 

9

 

*          Most students also study English literature.

**        Most students take double subject GCSE in science.

Students complete their timetables with four further subjects. (five lessons/fortnight)

We currently offer:

  • Art
  • Personal and Social Development
  • Child Development
  • Drama
  • Physical Education
  • Geography
  • History
  • Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish & German)
  • Music
  • Religious Studies
  • Technology (Food, Resistant Materials or Textiles)
  • Computer Science

It is also possible for a small number of students to follow other vocational courses. In general, the curriculum is designed to prevent early over-specialisation and to ensure that a wide range of educational, training and employment opportunities remain open to all students at 16+.

Examinations Entry Policy

The school’s policy is to enter every student capable of achieving a grade 1, or better, in the relevant GCSE examinations or equivalent.