Key Stage 4 - Options 2021-23

In Years 10 and 11, all students currently study a core curriculum which encompasses:

• GCSE English Language
• GCSE English Literature
• GCSE French or German
• GCSE Mathematics
• GCSE Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
• GCSE RE 
• non-examination course in PE.

In addition to this core, all students must select 3 further subjects from a list which includes GCSE French, German, Art, Astronomy (new for 2021) Music, Drama, Geography, History, PE, Business Studies, Child Development, Photography, Computer Science, Food Technology, Product Design and Textiles Technology and Media Studies.

Letter from Mr Colton - Options Letter

Options Booklet - Choices Booklet

Introduction to GCSE Curriculum Choices - Mr M Colton - Deputy Headteacher                                   

Core Curriculum

English   - Mrs V Koczy - Head of English                                                                                                                                       

Mathematics - Mrs C Brooke - Head of Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages - Mrs B Lawrence - Head of MFL                                                               

 Science - Dr G Cosquer - Head of Science

 KS4 Option Choices 

 Art - Ms L Evans - Head of Art

 Art Textiles - Mrs P Colley - Head of Design Technology

Astronomy (new for 2021) - Dr G Cosquer - Head of Science

Business Studies - Mr S Gouldthorpe - Teacher of Business Studies

Child Development - Mrs M Clark - Head of Years 10 and 11

Computer Science - Mr P Smith - Teacher of Computer Science

Drama - Miss L Bevan - Teacher of Drama

Food Technology - Miss S Clark - Teacher of Food Technology

French (as 2nd MFL) - Mrs B Lawrence - Head of MFL  

Geography - Mrs V Thatcher - KS4 Geography Co-ordinator

 German (as 2nd MFL) - Mrs B Lawrence - Head of MFL  

History - Miss S Brownell - Assistant Headteacher

Media Studies - Ms L Atkinson - Head of Year 7

Music - Miss S Ward - Head of Music

PE GCSE - Mrs E Owen - Head of PE

Photography - Ms L Evans - Head of Art

Product Design - Mrs P Colley - Head of Technology