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

English Language English Literature Mathematics*

Biology Chemistry Physics

One Modern Foreign Language • French • German • Italian • Spanish

In addition, all students have timetabled lessons of PE, PSHE and a Games afternoon. Art & Design

Resulting in either Triple or Double Award (see pages 7- 8) Option Subjects

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

* The top two Mathematics sets will also be entered for the FSMQ Additional Maths Qualification.