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The Key Stage 4 (10 and 11) Curriculum (Revised September 2024)
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) |
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Mathematics |
Science |
Triple Award |
Double Award |
Students must also follow a non-examination course in:
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Careers, Enterprise and Work Related Curriculum
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Health and Sex Education
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Physical Education
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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) |
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Art & Design (Entry Level) |
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Business |
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Citizenship |
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Design and Technology |
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Drama |
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Food & Nutrition |
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French |
Pearson GCSE French (1FR0) (Year 10 Only) AQA GCSE French (8658) (Year 11 Only) |
Geography |
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German |
Pearson GCSE German (1GN0) (Year 10 Only) AQA GCSE German (8668) (Year 11 Only) |
History |
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Home Cooking |
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Music |
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PE (GCSE) |
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PE (Cambridge National) |
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Religious Studies |
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Spanish |
Pearson GCSE Spanish (1SP0) (Year 10 Only) AQA GCSE Spanish (8698) (Year 11 Only) |
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.