YEARS

Pupils will study high-quality fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays, and novels from across the literary canon, developing accurate and creative writing skills for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Pupils study key mathematical areas including algebra, ratio, proportion and rates of change, geometry and measures, probability, and statistics.

Pupils will study either Combined Science (2 GCSEs), or Triple Science (being one of their four options). The Combined Science course covers biology, chemistry, and physics, including key concepts.

The Art and Design GCSE introduces pupils to practical and contextual learning, developing skills, knowledge, and confidence in their chosen specialism, exploring artists’ work, experimenting with media, and communicating ideas through visual and tactile language.

This course introduces pupils to the world of business, developing understanding and appreciation of the contemporary business landscape while linking to economic, social, cultural, and moral objectives in the curriculum.

This GCSE focuses on mobile and web applications, game development, and cybersecurity, teaching pupils technical skills, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving to prepare them for the modern digital workplace.

Pupils apply knowledge of designing and making, including strategies, prototyping, and techniques, understanding that all design takes place in varied contexts, creating models and prototypes that meet needs and are fit for purpose.

Pupils will develop performer awareness, make creative decisions, understand performance elements like costume, lighting, and sound, and build skills in evaluating both their own theatre work and that of others.

The course develops pupils’ understanding of nutrition, food provenance, ingredient properties, and practical cooking skills, covering six topics: preparation skills, nutrition and health, food science, safety, choice, and provenance.

Our French GCSE helps pupils of all abilities develop language skills to their full potential, communicate confidently in various contexts, and gain an understanding of French culture, traditions, and life in French-speaking regions.

Pupils will become independent, critical, and reflective learners, developing knowledge of geographical concepts, and an understanding of global environments, societies, cultures, and sustainability, while exploring diverse perspectives on contemporary geographical issues.

Pupils engage in historical enquiry to become independent, critical, and reflective learners, developing knowledge of past societies, interpreting sources, asking questions, communicating findings creatively, and understanding history’s relevance to the present and responsible citizenship.

Media Studies enables pupils to explore print, digital, and broadcast media, examining context, language, audiences, industries, and representation, developing an understanding of how media is created, consumed, financed, and how it depicts society.

The GCSE Music course allows pupils to perform solo and in groups, develop performing skills, understand music composition from idea to finished product, and analyse music across styles, including its social and historical context.

Pupils explore sport science, understanding how mind and body affect performance, learn to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, and develop practical skills and knowledge across a range of physical activities.

Pupils study two major world religions, Christianity and Buddhism, while exploring contemporary issues through philosophical, ethical, and religious perspectives.

Our Spanish GCSE enables pupils of all abilities to develop language skills fully, communicate confidently in diverse situations, and deepen their understanding of Spanish culture, traditions, and life in Spanish-speaking countries.

Triple Science covers Combined Science content plus extra material. Such as mandatory practicals, developing scientific thinking, experimental skills, analysis, evaluation, and scientific literacy.