At the end of Key Stage 4 (years 10 and 11) pupils normally sit GCSE exams in ten subjects. There are five compulsory core subjects: Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, a Modern Foreign Language and Science (either double or triple award).
Pupils then choose from a list of additional subjects to make the total of ten GCSE subjects.
Pupils also take two core non-examined subjects: Physical Education and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education)