Key Stage 4

At KS4 (Years 10-11), all students are prepared for GCSEs in both English Language and English Literature, following the AQA syllabuses. GCSEs are now 100% exam based. Students also complete their GCSE speaking and listening presentation/assessment at the end of Year 9.

English Literature is highly valued by employers and higher education institutions. It enables students to develop an understanding of themselves and of the world around them, as well as honing the analytical skills useful in many areas of work and education.

The Literature exams are ‘closed book’, i.e., students cannot access copies of the texts studied during the exams.

All students will take the two subjects (English Language and English Literature) and gain two separate GCSEs.

Speaking and listening will also receive a separate recorded grade as a pass, merit or distinction.

•  Champions’ Hour in The Learning Café 4pm-5pm to support students