KS4 Overview
The information below will give you a good overview of learning in KS4 here at Roundwood Park School
Subjects & Lessons Yrs 10 & 11
Students have a mixture of core subjects (those which are compulsory) and option subjects. The option choices are made in the Spring term of Year 9. Each option subject is taught for 3 hours per week.
Maths and English are set across the full year group in Years 10 and 11. Combined science is largely set by ability, separate science is taught in four mixed ability classes.
For a number of students it is appropriate that at least one of their options is a guided curriculum support option.
Relationships, Sex and Health Education, Citizenship and Careers are delivered through a series of one day workshops.
| COMPULSORY SUBJECTS | Route A (EBACC) | Route B |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & English Literature (2 GCSEs) 4 hours | English Language & English Literature (2 GCSEs) 4 hours |
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| Maths GCSE 4 hours | Maths GCSE 4 hours |
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| Separate sciences (3 GCSEs) (5 hours in Year 10 / 6 hours in Year 11 | Combined Science (2 GCSEs) (5 hours in Year 10 / 6 hours in Year 11) |
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| PE/Games 2 hours | PE/Games 2 hours |
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| Ethics (non-examined RE / RSE) (1 hour in Year 10 only) | ||
| OPTIONS | GCSE (MFL: French, German or Spanish) 3 hours | GCSE (constrained option choice) |
| (from history/geography or computer science) 3 hours |
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| GCSE/Level 2 Option 3 hours | GCSE/Level 2 Option 3 hours |
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| GCSE/Level 2 Option 3 hours | GCSE/Level2/Level 1 Option 3 hours |
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| TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK | 25 Hours | 25 Hours |
Option Subjects
- Art & Design
- Art & Design (Textiles)
- Business
- Computer Science
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- Economics
- Food preparation and nutrition
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Music
- PE
- Separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) / Combined Science
- Spanish
- RE
Non-GCSE Courses
- Curriculum Support
Level 2 / Level 1 Courses
- BTEC Tech Award in Health & Social Care (equivalent to 1 GCSE)
- BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology (equivalent to 1 GCSE)
