GCSE Options
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The Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) Curriculum (Revised January 2015)
The curriculum for the 14-16 year olds is organised to meet the needs of students according to their age and abilities.
Students must follow a GCSE Course in:
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English (Language and Literature) |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
Triple Award from June 2018 |
Double Award |
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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 subjected 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 an applied course or choose 4 optional GCSE’s.
GCSE Courses:
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Art & Design (GCSE) |
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Drama (GCSE) |
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Design and Technology (GCSE) |
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D & T |
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Food Preparation & Nutrition |
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Year 11 |
Pearson Level 1/2 BTEC Award in Hospitality |
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Music (GCSE) |
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Physical Education |
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Year 10 & Year 11 |
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GCSE |
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Geography (GCSE) |
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History (GCSE) |
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Philosophy and Ethics (GCSE) |
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French (GCSE) |
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Spanish (GCSE) |
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German (GCSE) |
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Child Development |
Cambridge National |
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Year 10 & Year 11 |
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Business Studies (GCSE) |
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Computer Science (GCSE) |
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Statistics (GCSE) |
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Further Maths (GCSE) |
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.
updated 12.02.2019