Key Stage 4 subjects and lesson allocation

Our curriculum is structured to ensure the realisation of our aim for students to be able to flourish as future citizens through equity of opportunity and the fulfilment of true potential.

At Key Stage 4 lessons are allocated as follows:

Weekly Curriculum Lesson Allocation for 2023 – 2024

Weekly Curriculum allocation (Number of lessons)
Subject Y10

All students take 4 options

Y11

All students take 4 options

English (Literature & Language) 5 5
Maths 4 4
Science (all students) 6 6
PE 1.5 1.5
PSHE 0.5 0.5
Option 1 3 3
Option 2 3 3
Option 3 3 3
Option 4 3 3

OPTION SUBJECTS

  • Art & Design
  • Business (GCSE & Applied)
  • Computer Science
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • French
  • Geography
  • Health & Social care
  • History
  • Hospitality & Catering
  • ICT BTEC
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Product Design
  • RS, Philosophy & Ethics
  • Separate science (option in addition to compulsory science)
  • Sociology
  • Textiles

Aspects of sex education continue to be taught throughout KS4 as part of the PSHE programme. Students are encouraged to have a regard for moral considerations and the value of family life. Material is presented in a non-threatening way. Students are not asked questions of a personal and private nature. Discussion of moral issues, however, is encouraged. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from the sex education programme and should do so in writing via email to Mrs Angela Parker, Assistant Principal ([email protected]).

Assemblies are non-denominational in character and it is hoped that parents will not withdraw their children on religious grounds. If parents wish to do so they must contact the Principal (via [email protected]).

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