Key Stage 4
After the broad courses studied during Key Stage 3, four further Options are added to a balanced base so that nine subjects can be studied to GCSE. Maths is organised into sets with the top set studying IGSE Maths with Statistics, thereby gaining 10 GCSEs.
| YEARS 10 AND 11 | |
|---|---|
| English | PE |
| Maths | Games |
| One MFL* | 4 Options** |
| Religion | Form Time |
*Choose from French, Spanish or German
**Choose from Double Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, and any one, two, three or all of Year 9 Options.
At least one option must be a science
The current curriculum is a result of the most extensive review, and continues to be reviewed by our Acadmic Committee comprising senior teaching staff. It fully reflects national developments whilst remaining far more diverse and considerate of individual needs and interests than is usually the case. In short, academic, creative and Catholic in its scope.
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENTS FOR LOWER 5TH
MATHEMATICS
None on the course
ENGLISH LANGUAGE/ENGLISH LIT
Of Mice and Men W/B 5/12 December 2011
Merchant of Venice W/B 20/2 February 2012
One speaking & Listening Activity Jan/Feb 2012
Spoken Language June/July 2012
HISTORY
June 2012
PHYSICS
January 2012
CHEMISTRY
January 2012
BIOLOGY
January 2012
SCIENCE & ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
January 2012
LATIN
None
GREEK
None
ECONOMICS
None on the course
BUSINESS STUDIES
None until September 2012 of Upper Fifth
MODERN LANGUAGES
Written Feb/March 2012
Spoken Summer Term 2012
ART
None – Coursework undertaken throughout the year
D & T
None
RELIGION
None
GEOGRAPHY
May 2012 Visit to Castleton then 4 weeks controlled assessment
MUSIC
Coursework completed throughout the course
ICT
Coursework undertaken throughout the course