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.

What subjects does my child study?

This information applies to students entering Year 10 in September 2026 or later. 

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 three of the following options:

• Art & Design
• 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, History or PRE.

All students also have classes in:

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