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Year 9,10 and 11

Current Year 11                                                                       Throughout Years 9 to 11,
                                                                                      students have the opportunity to
The majority of students in Year 11 follow a 10 GCSE pathway. This model allows       focus in on their main interests
for a wide range of subjects to be chosen in addition to the Core compulsory          allowing them to excel and study
subjects. On a fortnightly timetable, the hours comprise:                             these subjects in greater depth.
                                                                                      Ivybridge learners will continue to
Subject             One-hour lessons                                                  build on prior knowledge and
                       per fortnight                                                  understanding, maintaining a
                                                                                      strong academic core, whilst
English                   8                 “The teachers were so supportive          ensuring that all curriculum
Mathematics               8                 when choosing options. The                routes are ambitious for all
Biology                  3*                 information booklet was very              students.
Chemistry                3*                 helpful, it guided me in the right
Physics                  3*                 direction and helped me to make           All students must follow the
Physical Education        4                 the right decisions.”                     Core Subjects:
RE                  Via CPSHE                                                         Mathematics (a course which
Guided Subject 1          4                 Kourtney, Year 9                          covers all aspects of
Guided Subject 2          4                                                           Mathematics at either Higher or
Guided Subject 3          4                                                           Foundation tier)
Guided Subject 4          4                                                           English (Language and
Guided Subject 5          4                                                           Literature courses)
CPSHE                     1                                                           Science (Separate Sciences or
                                                                                      Combined options are available),
*Students wishing to take Separate                                                    along with CPShE and Physical
Sciences also have an additional 4 lessons                                            Education (Core PE).
via one of their Guided Subjects.
                                                                                      Students can then choose from
Current Year 9 and 10                                                                 our Guided Subjects to
                                                                                      complete their programme of
In Year 9 and 10, students follow a 9 GCSE pathway. This change facilitates an extra  study. Students are provided
hour of lessons per fortnight for each of the Option subjects (outside of Maths,      with thorough advice and
English, Science and Core PE). This extra hour allows subject teachers to teach to    guidance when making their
greater depth and explore the subject to the greater level of knowledge needed for    Guided Subject choices.
and beyond the new 9-1 GCSE specifications. We believe that this will further foster
students’ love of learning and prepare them with not only the knowledge, but skills   The Curriculum structure is
and resilience needed for further study and careers.                                  then developed and reviewed
                                                                                      each year to meet student
                                                                                      needs and requests.
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