Key Dates / Key Stage 4 Qualifications

Thursday 10th February 2022 Year 9 Options Information available on website

Monday 21st February 2022 Start of Options information in lessons and assemblies

Thursday 24h February 2022

Year 9 Parents Evening - An opportunity to discuss students’ current progress

Thursday 3rd March 2022 Year 9 Options Evening Subject Fair

Monday 21st March 2022 Students to complete and return Option Forms

Summer Term

Final Options allocations will be communicated to all students

KEY STAGE 4 QUALIFICATIONS

Key Stage 4 is the name given to the period of education during Years 10 and 11. For most students this will cover the 14 to 16 age range. A range of qualifications is available, to ensure students achieve the best possible grades for their individual levels of ability. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum is usually assessed in terms of GCSEs. GCSEs are linear, which means students are assessed via terminal exams at the end of the course. The majority of courses offered will be of this format, however, some courses will also have a controlled assessment element.

Level 2 Vocational Qualifications - The Level 2 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE) offer ongoing assessment of academic achievement. These courses are examined through assignments at regular intervals with a small examination at the end of the course. They are more vocational in nature. We may also offer Level 1 National Vocational Qualifications aimed at a small number of students if it is deemed appropriate.