Key Stage 4 curriculum intends learners to realise their personal potentials as they transition from Year 11 to future pathways.
September of Year 10 sees the start of Key Stage 4 and precise study designed around GSCE and other level 2 specifications. Learners will study eight or nine subjects.
The allocated hours for Year 10 and Year 11 learners are as follows:-
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Subject |
Number of Hours Per Week Years 10 & 11 |
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English |
5 |
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Maths |
4 |
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Science |
5 |
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Pathway Choice 1 |
3 |
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Pathway Choice 2 |
3 |
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Pathway Choice 3 |
3 |
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PE |
1 |
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PSHCE |
1 |
GCSE Subjects and Examining Bodies
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Type |
Awarding Body |
Course Title |
Link to Specification |
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Technical Award |
Pearson BTEC |
BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Music Practice |
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Technical Award |
Pearson BTEC |
BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts Dance & Drama |
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GCSE |
Pearson Edexcel (Higher) |
GCSE (9-1) Mathematics |
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/mathematics/ |
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OCR (Foundation) |
https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/168982-specification-gcse-mathematics.pdf |
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GCSE |
Pearson Edexcel |
GCSE (9-1) in Religious Studies B |
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GCSE |
Pearson Edexcel |
GCSE (9-1) in Spanish |
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Spanish |
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GCSE |
OCR |
GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design |
https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/220463-specification-accredited-gcse-art-and-design |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in Geography |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in English Language |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in English Literature |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in History |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in Combined Science: Trilogy |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in Biology |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in Chemistry |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in Physics |
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GCSE |
AQA |
GCSE (9-1) in Design and Technology |
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/design-and-technology |
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Vocational Award |
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Unit Award Scheme (UAS) |
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