The Key Stage 4 curriculum

The Key Stage 4 curriculum is divided into two parts: the core subjects that all students must study, and the options.

 

The Core Subjects:

Mathematics (1 GCSE)

English Language (1 GCSE)

English Literature (1 GCSE)

Science (2 or 3 GCSE’s)

Non-Examined Subjects:

P.E.

PDE: Guidance and aspects of RE and Citizenship

Most students will have 3 option choices You also need to choose 2 reserves You must choose one subject from each option block. All dual linguists are expected to choose a language at GCSE.

The Options Subjects:

Block A	Block B	Block C
Art	Business Studies	Art
Business Studies	Drama	Business Studies
Citizenship	Geography	Design and Technology
Design and Technology	History	Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition	PE Option	French
Geography	RE	German
History		Geography
Music		History
		Spanish

 

Each option choice is a GCSE or equivalent.

Students can only choose a language if they have been studying it in Year 9.

At least one of your options must be Geography, History or a Language. This is a college requirement and also ensures that you will have a good Progress 8 which is a requirement for some post 16 colleges.

This link will take you to more details on the exam board details for each subject.

 

Important notes on making choices

It is important to consider what order you put your option choices in. If a subject is oversubscribed, the students who have chosen that subject as their first or second choice will get priority.