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Choosing GCSEs

Course Options

Course Options

Each pupil must take the core subjects of:

Mathematics

English this is made up of two GCSEs – English Language and English Literature

Combined science (2 GCSEs) or triple award (3 GCSEs) - most pupils will study for two GCSEs in Science. A small number of pupils will study for three GCSEs in Science

French - except for a small number of pupils who will study additional English and Maths

Physical Education - everybody will have a 55 minute lesson of PE every week. This is a statutory requirement

Tutor time - 30 minutes per day is spent in tutor groups. Pupils go to assembly, study Character and PSHE and examine current affairs. In Year 11 there is a special tutor programme focused around revision and destinations.

Pupils must also choose to study either History or Geography

Pupils can then choose a further two subjects from:

  • Art & Design
  • BTEC Performing Arts
  • Music
  • Design Technology
  • Religious Education
  • Sociology
  • Physical Education
  • Computer Science
  • History 
  • Geography
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