GCSEs (9-11)

Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025 - Independent Secondary School of the Year North West

Year 9 Curriculum

In Year 9, students study nine core subjects and select an additional four subjects to study. It is at this stage that students will start working towards GCSEs and iGCSEs.

Core Subjects Optional Subjects (students select four)
Biology Art
Chemistry Design & Technology
English Drama
Geography French
History ICT
Mathematics Music
Physical Education & Games Spanish
Physics
Religious Studies

GCSE (Year 10 & 11) Curriculum

Core Subjects Optional Subjects (students select four)
Biology Art
Chemistry Design & Technology
English Language Drama
English Literature French
Mathematics Geography
Physical Education & Games History
Physics ICT
Music
Physical Education (Academic Option)
Religious Studies
Spanish

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