Curriculum: Years 10 & 11
Years 10 to 11 (GCSE)
The following table shows the number of one hour lessons per fortnight allocated to the core subjects taken by all pupils in Years 10 & 11:
| English Language & English Literature | 7 | 2 GCSE subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 6 | 1 GCSE subject |
| Science | 9 | 2/3 GCSE subjects |
| Modern Language | 5 | 1 GCSE subject |
| Physical Education | 3 | |
| Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE) |
In addition, pupils choose up to four GCSE subjects from the following options:
| Art | French | MANDARIN |
| Business Studies | Geography | music |
| Classical Civilisation | German | physical education |
| Design Technology | History | religious studies |
| Drama | LATIN | Spanish |
| Food Technology |
NOTES:
Pupils take up to 11 GCSE subjects in total, with 7 core subjects and 4 option choices.
Subjects from the options list are allocated 5 hours per fortnight.
Modern Languages: Pupils are offered a choice of French, German or Spanish in the core. They can select a second language from the options if they wish. Pupils studying two modern languages have the opportunity to take the GCSE examination in one of them at the end of Year 10, followed by a one year GCSE course in Italian in Year 11.
Science: Most students take Triple Award Science, gaining separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics..
PSHE is delivered as an off-timetable programme, with one whole afternoon session each half term.
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