Curriculum: Years 10 and 11

Years 10 and 11 are the fourth and fifth years at secondary school, when students study and take their GCSEs and equivalent courses. Students choose their options during Year 9.

This information applies from those choosing options in 2024-25. Current Year 10 and 

What subjects does my child study?

All students follow a core curriculum and study GCSEs in these subjects:

• English Language and English Literature
• Science (Combined Science which leads to two GCSEs or Triple Science which leads to three GCSEs)
• Maths

Students also study four of the following options:

• Art
• Computer Science
• Creative Media Production (BTEC)
• Design Technology (Product Design) 
• Drama
• French
• Further Maths (Level 2 Cert) and Statistics (GCSE)
• Geography
• History
• Hospitality & Catering (Technical Award)
• Music
• Philosophy, Religion & Ethics
• Physical Education

Of this list, students must study at least one of Computer Science, French, Geography or History.

All students also have classes in:

• Physical Education (PE)
• Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE)

Subject Presentations

Take a look at our subject presentation videos if you would like a little more information about a subject or see our subject curriculum pages.