Area Learning Community
Key Stage 4
There are 33 subjects within the Key Stage 4 curriculum offer, both applied and general. Students study 9 subjects both GCSE and Level 2 of which the following are compulsory:
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GCSE English Language
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GCSE Mathematics
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GCSE Religious Studies
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GCSE Science Single Award or OCN L2 Certificate in Applied Science
Pupils select from a range of non-compulsory subjects within the Key Stage 4 Curriculum Pathways, allowing them to choose a programme of study that best matches their interests, career aspirations and ability levels, these subjects include:
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GCSE Art and Design
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GCSE Business Studies
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GCSE Business and Communications Systems
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GCSE Design & Technology
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GCSE Drama
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GCSE English Literature
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GCSE French
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GCSE Further Mathematics
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GCSE Geography
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GCSE Health and Social Care
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GCSE History
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GCSE Home Economics Food and Nutrition
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GCSE Learning for Life and Work
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GCSE Music
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GCSE Physical Education
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GCSE Polish
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GCSE Science – Double Award
Other Level 2 Qualifications:
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OCN L2 Certificate in Information Technology Applications
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CCEA L2 Certificate in Preparation for Adult Life
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BTEC L2 First Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning and Development (2 grades)
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CCEA L2 Occupational Studies – Business and Services
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CCEA L2 Occupational Studies – Environment and Society
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CCEA L2 Certificate in Performance Skills
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Prince’s Trust Level 2 Certificate in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Post 16:
Non collaboration subjects
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GCE Art and Design
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GCE Health and Social Care
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GCE Polish
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GCE Professional Business Services
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GCE Religious Studies
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GCE Sociology
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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business
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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT
Collaboration with St. Mark’s High School
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BTEC National Award in Children’s Care in Education
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BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences
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BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism
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GCE Performing Arts
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GCE History
Collaboration with St. Colman’s College
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GCE Digital Technology
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GCE English Literature
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GCE French
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GCE Geography
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GCE Mathematics
Collaboration with Southern Regional College
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GCE Moving Image Arts