Towards the end of Year 9, parents and pupils are consulted about the subject choices (called Options) available in Years 10 and 11.  Guidance is given by the staff on a balanced choice of subjects.  Each pupil receives an Option Booklet outlining the subjects available, details concerning the content and methods of teaching.  A talk on the Year 10 and 11 curriculum, including options, will be given to parents and pupils and a Parents' Evening will be held to discuss progress in the individual subjects.

Compulsory Core Subjects in Years 10 and 11

• Religious Education (G.C.S.E.)
• English (G.C.S.E.) & English Literature (G.C.S.E.)
• Mathematics (G.C.S.E.)
• Physical Education
• Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) leading to Dual G.C.S.E. Certification.  Some pupils will take three G.C.S.E.'s in the individual Science subjects: Physics, Chemistry & Biology
• French (G.C.S.E.) or German (G.C.S.E.)
• One G.C.S.E. Design and Technology subject chosen from: Technology Systems, Graphics Products, Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Resistant Materials

Ofsted, April 1997

Ofsted, April 1997

"Overall results at G.C.S.E. have been well above national averages ... the L.E.A.'s analysis shows that the school has made the best improvement in the county."

Ofsted, April 1997

Pupils also opt for TWO other G.C.S.E. subjects from an option list which includes:

• French
• German
• History
• Geography
• Music
• Art and Design
• Theory and Practice of P.E.
• Information and Communications Technology
• Child Development

In addition all pupils follow courses in Personal, Social and Careers Education ( a Pastoral Curriculum in each Year group).

In Years 10 and 11 pupils take part in the Records of Achievemnt scheme, which is accredited by the Midlands Examination Board.