Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11), we aim to ensure that every student follows an appropriate pathway which can secure their future success. All students study English Language and English Literature and either follow three separate sciences or combined science.

All students also must choose at least one EBACC subject: history, geography, computer science or a modern foreign language, ensuring that all have a broad and rich academic base of qualifications. Similarly, all are given the opportunity to follow the English Baccalaureate and to do two languages, if they wish.

We prioritise having a range of routes, including a wide a choice of alternative GCSE and vocational qualifications to suit students’ interests, learning styles and ambitions. A very small number of students, such as those with relevant EHCPs, may follow a slightly reduced programme to enable appropriate additional support. We believe in prioritising English and maths to help all students to succeed in these “passport” qualifications, giving a third of curriculum time, creating additional subject groups and also adding a flexible learning lesson in Year 11 where students can be supported in much smaller classes as required.