Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4/GCSE: Years 9, 10 & 11
In accordance with the Government initiative to eliminate Key Stage 3 examinations, it is the Schools policy to complete the Key Stage 3 curriculum in English, Maths and Science in Years 7 and 8 and to start the GCSE curriculum in Year 9.
All Year 9 pupils study the following:
- English: GCSE to be completed after three years, with the exceptions of those who have been accelerated. These pupils will complete the course after two years.
- Maths: GCSE to be completed after three years, with the exceptions of those who have been accelerated. These pupils will complete the course after two years.
- Science: GCSE in Separate Science to be completed after two years for the more able students.