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.