GCSE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW In order to maintain a suitable breadth of education during the GCSE years, there are certain subjects that are a compulsory part of the curriculum and are studied by all GCSE students. Our core curriculum of English, Science, Mathematics and a Modern Foreign Language ensures that you will have the essential GCSEs for most careers and higher education routes. In addition to these core subjects, you will select three further GCSE courses from the ‘option subjects’ listed below:
Core Subjects
Option Subjects
English Language English Literature Mathematics*
Art & Design Classical Greek (only offered to the top set studying Latin) Computer Science Design & Technology Drama French Geography German History Italian Latin Mandarin Music Religious Studies Spanish
Biology Chemistry Physics
Resulting in either Triple or Double Award (see pages 7- 8)
One Modern Foreign Language • French • German • Italian • Spanish In addition, all students have timetabled lessons of PE, PSHE and a Games afternoon.
* The top two Mathematics sets will also be entered for the FSMQ Additional Maths Qualification.
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