Key Stage 4 Curriculum
In years 10 and 11, everyone studies the following subjects:
| English |
| Mathematics |
| Physical Education |
| Science |
| ICT |
| World Studies (comprising Citizenship and RE) |
In addition, students choose four courses from this list:
| Art and Design |
| Business Studies |
| Resistant Materials |
| Catering |
| Graphics |
| Textiles |
| Drama |
| French |
| Geography |
| History |
| Music |
| Spanish |
| Health & Social Care |
| Applied ICT |
| Applied Art and Design* |
| Catering* |
| Horse Care* |
| Motor Vehicle Maintenance* |
| Performing Engineering Operations* |
| Salon Services* |
Only two further subjects are chosen to accompany those marked with *.
A small number of students follow an alternative curriculum involving Work Experience and attendance at the North Dorset Skills Centre for two days each week.
Most courses lead to assessment at GCSE level, although the school also makes use of alternative forms of accreditation for a minority of students, for example the Certificate of Achievement.
Towards the end of Year 10, all students undertake a two-week programme of Work Experience.
Full details of all Key Stage 4 courses are published in the Choices Booklet, available to parents and students in advance of the choosing process in Year 9.
