Pupils study the following core subjects to GCSE level:-

• English
• Mathematics
• A Modern Language [French, Spanish or German]
• Science
  • The most able pupils study for Separate Sciences [3 GCSEs]
  • The majority of pupils study for Dual Award Combined Science [2 GCSEs]
  • Exceptionally pupils study for Single Award Combined Science [1 GCSE]
• Religious Studies (Short Course)
• ICT (for the ECDL qualification)

Three subjects are then chosen from the following option subjects to be taken as full GCSEs:

• A second Modern Language - [French, Spanish or German]
• Art
• Design & Technology
• Drama
• Geography
• History
• Music
• Physical Education

Pupils choose one of the following short course options (this cannot be the same subject as one of the full courses already chosen):

• English Literature (this will count as a full GCSE)
• French
• Geography
• Religious Studies (top up)
• Learning Support
• English as a Second Language

Pupils also have the opportunity to choose one of the following, non-examined, creative subjects:

• Art
• Design and Technology
• Drama

In addition, all students continue with the non-examinable Personal and Social Education programme.

Tuition in Latin can be arranged with a private tutor at an additional cost.

In order that each individual's curriculum is properly balanced, careful guidance is given when the choices are made and a booklet is produced which explains the options available which gives a short description of each course.

Parents of new pupils joining the Fourth Form/Year 10 are asked to contact the Director of Studies at an early stage to discuss options.