Key Stage 4

A well designed curriculum enables all young people to become...

  • successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve
  • confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
  • responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society

At Key Stage 4, we have a personalised approach. Students access a Pathway to meet their individual needs.  Some of these Pathways are facilitated collaboratively, within the cluster of high schools and colleges. It is key to recognise that although the Pathway will lead to a package of qualifications, they still allow flexibility along and between the route, thus making them less rigid and more personalised to meet the needs of those making their choices.  We offer a Foundation Learning pathway.  The commitment to partnership and collaborative provision to extend opportunity for those in the school and those from other schools is underpinned by our role in the development of the Creative and Media and Environmental and Land based diploma, and participation in Young Apprenticeship schemes. 

All students study:

English    Maths    Science    ICT    Physical Education    Ethics   


Students can select from a wide range of courses which include:

GCSE’s in:

History Geography French Sociology    Music
Child Development    Product and Design    Psychology    Graphics iMedia   


BTEC's in:

Business Studies Sport Media ICT
Travel and Tourism    Health and Social    Engineering    Performing Arts   


Diplomas in:

Environment and Land Based Creative Arts and Media Construction and the Built Environment
Information Technology Hospiality and Catering


Other vocational routes include:

Mechanics, construction, hair and beauty, and many others