Key Stage 5 Curriculum
Students in Key Stage 5 follow the same timings of the school day as pupils in Years 7-11 but will have some periods of private study in addition to their courses. There is also a morning registration which takes place for twenty minutes at the start of each school day.
| Name of Subject | Year 12 Lessons | Year 13 Lessons |
|---|---|---|
Religious Studies (core subject for all students) |
2 |
2 |
GCSE Retake English Language (compulsory for all students who have not passed at grade 4+) |
3 |
3 |
GCSE Retake Maths (compulsory for all students who have not passed at grade 4+) |
3 |
3 |
Citizenship (core subject for all students) |
0 |
1 |
Core PE |
1 |
1 |
Students studying a Level 3 curriculum will then complete their curriculum with a selection of the subjects below, based on their Key Stage 5 Options choices:
| Name of Subject | Year 12 Lessons | Year 13 Lessons |
|---|---|---|
Biology A Level |
5 |
5 |
Business Studies BTEC |
5 |
5 |
Chemistry A Level |
5 |
5 |
English Literature A Level |
5 |
5 |
Ethics and Philosophy (Religious Education) A Level |
5 |
5 |
Fine Art A Level |
5 |
5 |
Applied Science BTEC (courses vary for Y12 and 13 – see next page) |
5 |
5 |
History A Level |
5 |
5 |
Health and Social Care BTEC (courses vary for Y12 and 13 – see next page) |
5 |
5 |
ICT Level 3 Technical Award |
5 |
5 |
Maths A Level |
5 |
5 |
Media A Level |
5 |
5 |
Physics A Level |
5 |
5 |
Politics A Level |
5 |
5 |
Psychology A Level |
5 |
5 |
Sociology A Level |
5 |
5 |
Sport BTEC (Year 12 only) |
5 |
5 |
We also offer a Level 2 curriculum designed for students who will complete a three-year sixth form course. Level 2 students will study the following subjects in addition to their core curriculum:
| Name of Subject | Year 12 Lessons | Year 13 Lessons |
|---|---|---|
Level 2 Certificate of Personal Effectiveness |
5 |
Not applicable |
Level 2 Hospitality |
5 |
Not applicable |
Level 2 Applied Science |
5 |
Not applicable |
Please click the link below to view more detailed information in our Curriculum Booklet, or visit our Sixth Form Destinations page here.
