GCSE

GCSE English Language tests reading and writing across unseen texts. Students explore creative reading and writing, analyse writers’ viewpoints and perspectives, and complete the spoken language endorsement. Resources are mapped to AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas.

GCSE English Literature is the study of great texts. Students analyse Shakespeare, a 19th-century novel, modern prose or drama, and an anthology of poetry — including unseen poems. Resources are mapped to the major boards.

GCSE Maths covers six strands across Foundation and Higher tiers. Students master number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, probability and statistics. Every topic includes exam-style practice mapped to AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC.

GCSE Biology explores life from cells to ecosystems. Students study cell biology, organisation, infection and response, bioenergetics, homeostasis, inheritance and ecology, with required practicals. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE Chemistry explains the material world. Students study atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical and energy changes, rates, organic chemistry, analysis, the atmosphere and resources. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE Physics explains how the universe works. Students study energy, electricity, the particle model, atomic structure and radiation, forces, waves, magnetism and space physics, with required practicals. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE History develops analytical thinking about the past. Students complete a thematic study, a British depth study, a period study, and a wider world depth study, building source and interpretation skills. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC.

GCSE Geography connects physical and human worlds. Students study physical environments, human environments, and geographical applications including fieldwork and skills. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC.

GCSE Computer Science builds genuine technical understanding. Students study computer systems, data representation, networks, cyber security, computational thinking, programming, databases, and the impacts of technology. Mapped to AQA, OCR and Edexcel.

GCSE Business and Economics explain how enterprise and the economy work. Students investigate starting and growing a business, and the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE social sciences study mind and society. Students explore psychology — cognition, behaviour, development and research methods — and sociology — families, education, crime and social stratification. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE Modern Foreign Languages build communication across French, Spanish, German and more. Students cover three themes — identity and culture; local, national and global areas of interest; and current and future study and employment. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE Religious Studies examines belief and ethics with rigour. Students study the beliefs, teachings and practices of religions, and thematic studies such as ethics, peace and crime. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE Design and Technology unites creativity and engineering. Students master core and specialist technical principles and complete a substantial designing-and-making NEA project. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition combines science and skill. Students study nutrition and health, food science, and food safety and choice, alongside practical cookery. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSE creative arts reward sustained creative work. Students develop drama through devising and evaluation, build fine art, graphics or photography portfolios, compose and appraise music, and analyse media and film. Mapped to the major boards.

GCSE PE and Sports Science apply science to sport. Students study applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis and technology, and sports psychology and socio-cultural influences. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

Alongside examined subjects, schools must teach statutory content at Key Stage 4. This covers Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), and Citizenship, law and democracy — preparing students for adult life.