Key Stage 4 Curriculum

Our Key Stage 4 curriculum aims to help students to become ready for their next step through academic achievement and the development of skills – both social and vocational, through promoting their independence, confidence and self-esteem.  We celebrate the individual and encourage students' personalities to flourish!

All children study English, Maths and Science, with the intention they achieve a qualification that reflects their ability at that time.  To prepare pupils for independence, we provide lessons in PSHE, Beliefs and Values and PE, as well as opportunities for enrichment which can lead to a Duke of Edinburgh Award. 

We endeavour that if a child has a particular interest, and it is suitable for them to undertake it as a qualification, we will do what we can to support them with this.  The Key Stage 4 Pathways follow a mainstream model, but with small class sizes and significant support.  Pupils choose 2 option subjects as well as studying core subjects.  

The list below is an example and may differ each year: 

Core Subjects (qualification offered):

 • English Language – GCSE, Functional Skills Level 1 and 2, Entry Level
 • Maths – GCSE, Functional Skills Level 1 and 2, Entry Level
 • Science – GCSE, Entry Level Key Pathway 

ASPIRE PATHWAY 

 • Hair & Beauty 
• Travel and Tourism 
• Health and Social Care 
• Sports
 • Interactive Media 

ACHEIVE PATHWAY 

 • Humanities
 • Expressive Arts 
• Sports and Fitness (Not available if key pathway is sports)
 • Computing 

All pupils are timetabled for PE, PSHE, Employability, Careers and Beliefs and Values sessions weekly.