The formal curriculum is delivered through 25 lessons per week. Each lesson is one hour in duration. We operate a two week timetable making a total of 50 lessons in timetable cycle.
Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2025-2027
The Key Stage 4 curriculum covers years 10 and 11. Students follow courses in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, Physical Education and PSHCE. 32 out of the 50 hours will be for these core subjects.
Each student will choose three optional subjects. To keep the curriculum as broad as possible one of these subjects will be History or Geography.
Core Subjects:
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Science
Religious Studies
Physical Education
PSHCE
Optional Subjects:
Art and Design
Business Studies
Design and Technology
Food Technology
French
Geography
Graphics
Health and Social Care
History
Hospitality and Catering
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Psychology
Religious Education
Triple Science
**PSHCE and Core Physical Education have no qualification
For further information on the KS4 Curriculum for 2025-2027, please watch the subject videos below and read the Key Stage 4 Curriculum Booklet.
Subject Videos
Core Subjects
Optional Subjects