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

For information on additional provision for our most able to complement the high challenge in lessons, please click on this link.