Key Stage 4 - Years 10, 11
Curriculum KS4 - Pathway 2
The curriculum in KS4 concentrates on pupils extending their skills and increasing their independence with a focus on accreditation, vocational learning and healthy lifestyles. A complete overview of the curriculum is downloadable from below.
Key Stage 4- Years 10,11
Pupils have 6 x 50 minutes lessons a day
Subject |
Time (min) |
---|---|
English |
200 |
PE/Dance |
100 |
Sports and Health Related Fitness |
100 |
Mathematics |
200 |
Art, Music or Drama Options |
100 |
Science |
150 |
Technology |
100 |
PSHE and Citizenship |
200 |
Humanities- History, Geography and RE |
100 |
ICT |
100 |
Vocational Education |
100 |
Golden Time |
50 |
Key Stage 4 External Qualifications
The following qualifications are currently offered in Key Stage 4. Candidates will be entered for a qualification based on their assessed attainment and expected progress. Click on the relevant year to view tables of qualifications gained by students in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Subject |
Level |
Awarding Body |
---|---|---|
English |
Entry Level |
|
Maths |
Entry Level |
|
Science |
Entry Level |
|
Art |
Entry Level |
|
Drama |
Entry Level |
|
DT Graphics |
Entry Level |
|
DT Food | Entry Level | WJEC |
DT Textiles |
Entry Level |
|
History |
Entry Level |
|
ICT/Computing |
Entry Level |
|
PE |
Entry Level |
|
RE |
Entry Level |
|
Personal Progress |
Pre-Entry Level & Entry 1 |
GCSE Art
Candidates may be entered for GCSE Art if they are assessed as being able to make the expected progress during the KS4 Art Course.
Vocational Options in Key Stage 4.
Pupils at Key Stage 4 have the opportunity to take two of the following courses, one during Year 10 and another in Year 11. More details are available in the document KS4 Curriculum Table, which can be downloaded below.
Subject |
Level |
Awarding Body |
---|---|---|
Food Around the World |
Unit Award Scheme |
AQA |
Health & Social Care |
Unit Award Scheme |
AQA |
Hair & Beauty |
Unit Award Scheme |
AQA |
Independent Living |
Unit Award Scheme |
AQA |
Bike Maintenance |
Unit Award Scheme |
AQA |
Sport & Recreation | Unit Award Scheme | AQA |