Key Stage 4

At Whickham School students start their Key Stage 4 studies (generally GCSE and BTEC programmes) from Year 10 going through an options process during Year 9.

All students follow a common core curriculum which prepares them for life beyond Whickham School. This comprises the following qualifications:

• GCSE English Language, and GCSE English Literature;
• GCSE Mathematics;
• GCSE Combined Science or GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics;
• A choice from GCSE RS, GCSE Citizenship and BTEC Enterprise;
• A choice of Physical Education qualification from GCSE PE, BTEC Sport, Sports Leadership or Core PE;

Students also get to choose additional qualifications from a wide range of subjects however most choose to study an English Baccalaureate curriculum by including a Humanity subject (Geography or History) and a Modern Foreign Language (continuing with either French or German from GCSE).

 

Options Process – Current Year 9  – September 2021 start

For further information please see our options page

 

Guidance from the DfE/Ofqual:

• Guide to GCSE 9-1
• Guide to the English Baccalaureate.

 

If you need to discuss any aspects of the Key Stage 4 Curriculum then please get in contact with Mr P Wheatley, Deputy Head Teacher. Particular questions about the transition from Year 9 to Year 10 or Pastoral Support, may be best addressed to Mr M Phillipson, Assistant Head Teacher.