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 Computing
English Design & Technology
Geography Drama
History French
Mathematics Music
Physical Education & Games Spanish
Physics
Religious Education

GCSE (Year 10 & 11) Curriculum

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

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