Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2016-2019

Students currently in Year 8 will study for qualifications in 9 GCSEs

All examinations will be the new GCSEs graded from 9 – 1

Grade 5 is now accepted as a “good pass”

Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2016-2019

GCSE ICT has not been approved for reform by Ofqual GCSE Design & Technology is subject to significant

change in content and assessment

Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2016-2019

Two 2 subject choice pathways are available; Pathway A – Academic pathway – Ebacc subjects Pathway B – Choice of academic and technical

options Individual careers interview for Year 8 students

Pathway A Block A (3 hours) Block B (3 hours) Block C (2 hours) Block D (2 hours)

Core Subjects

Maths – 4 hours

English – 4 hours

Science – 4 hours

P.E – 2 hours

Life – 1 hour

French Geography

History

French Geography

History

Art (Textiles)Business Studies

DramaFood Preparation &

NutritionPhysical Education

Triple ScienceComputer ScienceReligious Studies

Art (Fine Art)Business Studies

MusicFood Preparation &

NutritionDesign & Technology

( Product Design)Design & Technology

(Textiles)Triple Science

Pathway B Block A (3 hours) Block B (3 hours) Block C (2 hours) Block D (2 hours)

Core subjects

Maths

English Language

English Literature

Science

P.E

Life

French Geography

History Art ( 3D Design)

Food Preparation & Nutrition

Each subject is studied for 2 hours per week. Students will have one extra hour of maths

French Geography

HistoryArt (3D Design)

Design & Technology ( Product Design)

Each subject is studied for 2 hours per week. Students will have one extra hour of English

Art (Textiles)Business Studies

DramaFood Preparation &

NutritionPhysical Education

Triple ScienceComputer ScienceReligious Studies

Art (Fine Art)Business Studies

MusicFood Preparation &

NutritionDesign & Technology

( Product Design)Design & Technology

(Textiles)Triple Science