GCSEs , Year 10 - 11

During key stage 4 most pupils work towards national qualifications - usually GCSEs.

The compulsory national curriculum subjects are the ‘core’ and ‘foundation’ subjects.

Core subjects are:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Science

Foundation subjects are:

  • Computing

  • Physical education

  • Citizenship

Schools must also offer at least one subject from each of these areas:

  • Arts

  • Design and technology

  • Humanities

  • Modern foreign languages