Subjects

At Key Stage 3 all students study:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Design and Technology
• Modern Foreign Language*
• Religious Education
• ICT
• Geography
• History
• Art
• Music
• Dance and Drama
• Physical Education
• Personal, Social Citizenship and Health Education

*Students who show linguistic ability commence a second modern foreign language or Latin in Year 8.

At Key stage 4 all students study:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Technology
• French, German or Spanish
• Religious Education
• PE (non exam)
• Personal, Social, Citizenship & Health Education
• ICT (half-GCSE)

Plus two subjects chosen from:

• French, German or Spanish 
• Latin
• Business Studies
• Art
• Dance
• Drama
• Economics
• History
• Geography
• Music
• Physical Education (GCSE)
• Leisure and Tourism (OCR Nationals)

Selection of GCSE option subjects takes place in Year 9 following a programme of information meetings, consultations and interviews to ensure the suitability and educational soundness of courses for individual students.

The Science course leads to double GCSE certification. For English, students have the opportunity to study both English Language and English Literature to GCSE level. ICT and Religious Education can lead to a full or a half GCSE.

N.B. The inclusion of subjects at various points in the curriculum in future years could change in the light of new legislation or initiatives.