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The Key Stage 4 (10 and 11) Curriculum (Revised February 2023)

The curriculum for 14-16 year olds is organised to meet the needs of students according to their age and abilities.

English (Language and Literature)

AQA GCSE English Language (8700)

AQA GCSE English Literature (8702)

Mathematics

OCR GCSE Maths (9-1) (J560)

 

Science

Triple Award

Double Award

AQA GCSE Biology (8461)

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)

AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462)

AQA GCSE Physics (8463)

Students must also follow a non-examination course in:

  • Careers, Enterprise and Work Related Curriculum

  • Health and Sex Education

  • Physical Education

  • Religious Education

Options:
At Key Stage 4, as well as studying the compulsory subjects listed above, students choose from a variety of options. We operate an options system which aims to give students as much freedom to choose as possible. Students can choose 3 optional GCSEs from the available courses.

Art & Design (GCSE)

 AQA GCSE Art and Design (8201)

Art & Design (Entry Level)

 OCR Entry Level Art and Design (R310)

Business

 OCR GCSE Business (9-1) (J204)

Citizenship

 AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies (8100)

Design and Technology

 AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552)

Drama

 AQA GCSE Drama (8261)

Food & Nutrition

 Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (3560)

French

 AQA GCSE French (8658)

Geography

 OCR GCSE Geography (9-1) (J383)

German

 AQA GCSE German (8668)

History

 OCR GCSE History (9-1) (J410)

Home Cooking

 Pearson BTEC Home Cooking Skills ()

Music

 OCR GCSE Music (9-1) (J536)

PE (GCSE)

 AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582)

PE (Cambridge National)

 Cambridge Nationals Sport Studies (J829)

Religious Studies

 AQA GCSE Religious Studies (8062)  

Spanish

 AQA GCSE Spanish (8698)

Progression:
At 16, Students have a choice of going to further Education colleges and 6th Form colleges in Oakham, Stamford, Corby, Leicester or Melton Mowbray. Almost 90% of students go on to Further Education and the remaining 10% go into training schemes, apprenticeships or employment.

For more information about up to date Careers advice, please follow this link to the National Careers Service.