KS4 Offer
Students go on to study a rich and varied key stage 4 curriculum which is exemplified by the increasing numbers of students entered for the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), and the large numbers of students accessing more creative subjects at key stage 4 such as art, design technology and music.
The curriculum is filled with ambitious qualifications that match the drive to ensure that all our students achieve outstanding results to enable them to access their chosen pathway at Post 16.
Details of the curriculum for each subject can be viewed on our Subjects page, but a summary of the subjects available to KS4 students is outlined below.
All students at KS4 study the following GCSE qualifications:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Combined Science
- Modern Foreign Languages (French)
- History or Geography
All students select two additional option GCSE or Vocational qualifications in subjects from a range that includes:
- History
- Geography
- Business Studies
- Sociology
- Drama
- Music
- Art and Design
- Art Textiles
- Design Technology
- Hospitality and Catering
- Physical Education
- Computer Science
- Health and Social Care
- Religious Studies
In addition to their GCSE and vocational qualifications, all students at KS4 also attend lessons and assemblies in the following disciplines to supplement and enrich their education:
- Citizenship
- Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
- Careers education
- Personal, Social, Health and Economics education (PSHE)
- Sex and Relationships education (SRE)
- Physical Education (Core PE)
- Socially and culturally significant events (Black History Months, LGBTQ History Month, International Women’s Day)
