What are the options at Key Stage 4?

At KS4 students will study a number of ‘core subjects’ and will also be able to choose some options.

CORE SUBJECTS

English
Maths
Science – with different options depending upon the ability of the student.
PE
ICT, for those not taking separate sciences.

OPTION SUBJECTS

Despite being a small school we offer a wide range of options to suit the needs, interests and abilities of our students. These include:

Computer Science	Art & Design	Health & Social Care
History	Performance	Materials Technology
French	Design Technology	Geography
Food Technology	Sport	Physical Education
Religious Studies	Enterprise	Psychology

Year 9 students choose their options during the spring term. Students and parents will get an opportunity to consider these options in great detail through the options booklet and by attending our ‘Options Evening’. There will also be an opportunity for each student to discuss their choices with a senior member of staff. Throughout this process considerable thought is given to ensuring each individual student has access to the right courses during KS4.

Information about the new GCSEs can be found at this link

The document below provide a summary of all of the courses on offer in KS4. This is for 2019-2021 (despite the date on the front page!)

A PAPER COPY OF THE OPTIONS BOOKLET / KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM WHICH OUTLINES EACH COURSE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE SCHOOL.