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Mathematics

All students in Years 10 and 11 follow a course in Mathematics appropriate to their ability and needs. For the majority of students this will lead to a final GCSE examination.

English

The English department teaches in mixed ability classes throughout the ability range, including at GCSE.

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Music

The proposed course in Music includes opportunities for candidates to develop their musical understanding through the interrelated activities of performing/realising and composing, and listening and appraising.

Physical Education

The purpose of the Physical Education course is to give a broader understanding of its importance in both work and leisure.

Drama

The GCSE Drama course is for you if you have enjoyed the drama you have done at Key Stage 3 and you want to develop your drama skills.

KS3 Media Club

Key Stage 3 Media Club gives lower school pupils the chance to show their creativity through film, animation, photography and creative writing.

Media Studies

Do you have an interest in media products such as television, film, magazines, music and advertising? Media Studies is an accessible subject in that it focuses on many of those products that you often use on a daily basis.

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Dance

G.C.S.E. Dance is for pupils who enjoy performing and choreographing contemporary dance, in groups and as a solo piece. The course also involves the study of prescribed set dance works such as Ghost Dances by Christopher Bruce. Year 11 pupils will sit a theory exam on the set dance works at the end of the year.

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Art & Design

The course is designed to give you a wide choice of activities and let you show off what you can do best.

Technology

Find more information about all the subjects that make up the Technology Department: Graphic Products, Electronics, Food Studies, Resistant Materials and Textiles

Summer School 2009

See what the students did in our 2009 Summer School

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History

History is a fascinating and useful subject. History is a popular GCSE option and builds upon the skills and knowledge that you have learnt at Key Stage 3.

Geography

Geography is about how your life is lived on your planet and why there are differences around the world. What could be more relevant to your future?

Religious Studies

Find more information and documents related to different religions in this section.

Learn For Life

Learning for Life is a new subject which all Year 7 pupils will follow from 2009

BTEC First Certificate in Travel & Tourism

From September 2008 we offer a BTEC National First Certificate in Travel and Tourism. This course will be offered jointly by the Geography and Business Studies Departments.

Citizenship

If you are interested in the work and the people around you, this is the subject for you. It helps you to make decisions for yourself on all sorts of issues.

Languages

This year sees the introduction of the new GCSE for Key Stage 4. We are a language college and so all students will continue to study a language, including students taking vocational courses.

BTEC First Certificate Diploma in Health and Social Care

This interesting modern qualification replaces the previous Child Development course, and goes further covering two options worth of teaching time.

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Science

Please find more information on the subjects related to Science.

ICT

Today we live in a world where we are ‘Technologically reliant’ therefore it is vitally important that we equip our young people to cope with this

Business Studies

Business Studies is an ideal subject for developing a range of skills which will support you in further studies and/or employment.

Astronomy

Astronomy is the cutting edge of scientific discovery and studying it will enrich opportunities for students.