Learning
Key Stage 4
Curriculum KS4 Overview
KS4 Information
The Key Stage 4 curriculum runs through Years 10 - 11 and the timetable operates on a two-week cycle with Week 1 and Week 2 differing.
There are 25 lessons per week lasting 1 hour each. The Year 10 - 11 students enjoy the following lessons across the fortnight:
Year 10
English - 10 lessons
Maths - 9 lessons
Science - 9 lessons
Option Subject 1 - 5 lessons
Option Subject 2 - 5 lessons
Option Subject 3 - 5 lessons
Option Subject 4 - 5 lessons
PE - 2 lessons
Year 11
English - 10 lessons
Maths - 9 lessons
Science - 9 lessons
Option Subject 1 - 5 lessons
Option Subject 2 - 5 lessons
Option Subject 3 - 5 lessons
Option Subject 4 - 5 lessons
PE - 2 lessons
The subjects currently on offer in KS4 (2023-24)
Subject |
Qualification |
Exam Board |
English Language | GCSE | AQA |
English Literature | GCSE | AQA |
Mathematics | GCSE | Pearson Edexcel |
Combined Science: Trilogy | GCSE | AQA |
Biology | GCSE | AQA |
Chemistry | GCSE | AQA |
Physics | GCSE | AQA |
Animal Care | Tech Award | Pearson BTEC |
Art and Design | GCSE | OCR |
Astronomy | GCSE | Pearson Edexcel |
Business | GCSE | Pearson Edexcel |
Child Development | Tech Award | Pearson BTEC |
Computer Science | GCSE | OCR |
Creative Media Production | Tech Award | Pearson |
Design and Technology | GCSE | AQA |
French | GCSE | Pearson Edexcel |
Geography | GCSE | AQA |
Health and Social Care | Tech Award | Pearson BTEC |
History | GCSE | Pearson Edexcel |
Hospitality and Catering | Vocational Award | WJEC |
IT | Cambridge National | OCR |
Music | GCSE | OCR |
Performing Arts | Tech Award | Pearson BTEC |
Performing Arts (Dance) | Tech Award | Pearson BTEC |
Physical Education | GCSE | OCR |
Psychology | GCSE | AQA |
Religious Studies | GCSE | AQA |
Spanish | GCSE | AQA |
Sport | Tech Award | Pearson BTEC |
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