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)