Key Stage 3 & 4

Key Stage 3

Students study English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Language, Design & Technology, Cooking & Nutrition, History, Geography, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, LIFE – Learning, Identity, Faith and Ethics (Religious Education, Sex, Relationships and Health Education), Computing.

In Year 7, students in need of literacy or numeracy support are withdrawn from languages for the first two rotations and given additional support before entering the third rotation, allowing them to follow language courses in Years 8 and 9.

Key Stage 4

All students will be able to follow a programme of study leading to the English Baccalaureate qualification if they wish to. However, this will not be compulsory. All students will be given independent advice and guidance about choices and routes of progression post-16.

Students study GCSE English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science (Combined), Physical Education and LIFE – Learning, Identity, Faith and Ethics (Religious Education, Sex, Relationships and Health Education).

They choose a further 4 subjects from Biology, Business Studies, PE, Chemistry, Child Development, Citizenship, Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Hospitality & Catering, Food Preparation & Nutrition, Music, Photography, Art & Design, Physics, RE, Science, Spanish, Product Design, Hair & Beauty, Creative iMedia, Computer Studies.

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