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Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview
Important Information – Pathway Decisions Booklet 2012
For students entering Year 10 in September 2012 (current Y9’s), a copy of the 2012 Pathway Decisions Booklet, containing information on the subjects and options available in Year 10, can be downloaded here (PDF format).
The information on this page is valid for students in Year 10 for the 2011/2012 academic year (entered Year 10 in September 2011).
At Key Stage 4 (age 14 – 16) pupils follow a number of courses to GCSE. The curriculum has a common core but offers greater choice and flexibility than in Key Stage 3, allowing students to pursue their own interests. A rich and varied curriculum provides other opportunities in sport, art, drama, music and other activities. Careers education and work-related learning help to shape ambitions as the students start to think about the opportunities available to them in the Sixth Form and beyond.
Some pupils will choose a curriculum that is as broad and varied as possible. Others will wish to follow particular interests and talents. Some will want to study as many subjects as they can while others will do better by focusing on a narrower curriculum.
Our aim is to satisfy all these needs and to provide a programme of experiences and opportunities that is challenging, fulfilling and enjoyable.
At Key Stage 4 (Years 10 - 11) all students take the
following core subjects:
- English, including English Literature for higher sets
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physical Education and Games
- Enrichment Programme
The Enrichment Programme will include:
» ‘Core’ Elements:
Comprising half termly modules related to RE, Healthy Lifestyles and Careers Information & Guidance.
» ‘Choice’ Elements:
Ranging from ICT, Environmental and International projects to specialist interest modules. Students will be consulted later in the year about their ‘Choice’ Elements.
In order to complete the programme students will need to select FOUR subjects (or four subject equivalents, taking into account subjects that take up two selections - see the table further down the page for course values)
| A Baccalaureate programme will include: |
Subjects not included as
part of the Baccalaureate |
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| One subject that is a Modern Language:
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One subject that is a Humanity
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PLUS two subjects from list not included as part of the Baccalaureate
(see column to the right) |
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All other subjects that can
be studied, including:
- All BTEC's
- All Diploma's
- All other GCSE's
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Course selection values
Below is a list of all the subjects from which students can make their selection
Students MUST select subjects that total a value of 4, and must also make two reserve selections.
| Optional subjects that can be added to your KS4 programme |
Value |
Subject info |
| History GCSE (or) |
1 |
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| Geography GCSE |
1 |
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| French GCSE (or) |
1 |
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| German GCSE (or) |
1 |
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| Spanish GCSE |
1 |
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| Art and Design GCSE |
1 |
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| Business BTEC |
1 |
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| Business Studies GCSE |
1 |
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| Child Development GCSE |
1 |
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| Catering BTEC |
2 |
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| Construction BTEC |
2 |
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| Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance |
2 |
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| Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment |
2 |
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| Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies |
2 |
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| Diploma in Society, Health and Development |
2 |
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| Drama GCSE |
1 |
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| Economics GCSE |
1 |
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| Graphics GCSE |
1 |
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| Home Economics: Food and Nutrition GCSE |
1 |
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| ICT OCR National |
1 |
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| ICT GCSE |
1 |
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| Leisure and Tourism GCSE |
1 |
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| Media Studies GCSE |
1 |
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| Music GCSE |
1 |
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| Photography GCSE |
1 |
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| Physical Education - Sport BTEC (First Diploma) |
2 |
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| Physical Education - Sport BTEC (Extended Certificate) |
1 |
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| Physical Education GCSE |
1 |
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| Preparation for Working Life GCSE |
1 |
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| Religious Education GCSE |
1 |
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| Resistant Materials GCSE |
1 |
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| Textiles GCSE |
1 |
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Some students in Year 10 will follow a more vocational course that covers the core subjects, but additionally allows for a day a week at Cambridge
Regional College and a day a week pursuing work related activities. This particular course has featured in a national government publication as an
example of good practice.
We try to ensure that all students receive the same opportunities in their education and that there is no discrimination based on educational ability,
gender or ethnic background. The Governing Body of the College approves,monitors and reviews this curriculum and its organisation.
KS4 Recommended Revision Guides
Please click here to download a copy of the Recommended Revision Guides PDF, compiled by the departments for KS4 students to help them select the best and most relevant Revision Guides for their GCSE courses.
Head of Year Contacts
Year 10 – Click  to email the Head of Year team for Year 10
- Head - Mrs L Riches
- Assistant - Mrs S Dewey
Year 11 – Click to email the Head of Year team for Year 11
- Head - Mrs L Riches
- Assistant - Mrs C Price
- Assistant - Miss M Macaulay
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