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Departmental Reports
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Laying The Foundations: Years 7, 8 and 9

All girls study the same range of subjects, whatever their ability. In Year 7 they start French and in Year 8 can choose German or Spanish as their second modern language. In addition, all girls study Latin in Years 8 and 9. The only streaming according to ability is in Years 8 and 9 for Mathematics and Languages.

Key Stage 3 – Years 7, 8 and 9

Core subjects

Technology

Humanities

Languages

PE / PSHE

Creative

English

Mathematics

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

(latter three subjects GCSE Science then GCSE Additional Science)

Design & Technology

Food Technology

Information & Communications Technology

Geography

History

Religious Studies

French

Latin*

German* or

Spanish*

(* from Yr 8)

Personal, Health & Social Education

Physical Education

Art

Drama

Music


Preparing For GCSE's: Years 10 and 11

All girls study 9 GCSEs: English literature, English language, Mathematics, two in Science, at least one modern language and three optional subjects. The careers team advises girls on their GCSE choices and the implications these have for future study and careers. In addition, all girls study PE, ICT and Religious Education and have a planned programme for Personal Social and Health Education.

Key Stage 4 – Years 10 and 11     

Core subjects

(5 GCSEs)

Optional Subjects (4 GCSEs from:)

Languages

Technological studies

Humanities

Creative

English Literature

English Language

Mathematics

Dual Award Science:

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

French

German

Greek

Latin

Spanish

Design & Technology

Food Technology

Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

Geography

History

Religious Studies

Art

Drama

Music


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