YEAR 10 CURRICULUM

The old and new GCSE grading scales do not directly compare but there are three points where they align, as the diagram shows:

The bottom of grade 7 is aligned with the bottom of grade A;

The bottom of grade 4 is aligned with the bottom of grade C; and

The bottom of grade 1 is aligned with the bottom of grade G

Beyond academic lessons, pupils build wider skills through:

Physical Education lessons (one hour per week) Games (one afternoon weekly)

Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education (PSHEE) lessons (one hour per week)

Skills and Services afternoon (one afternoon per fortnight) This includes:

- the CCF (Combined Cadet Force)

- the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme

- Voluntary Action

Participation in a range of other options, both group and individual, such as music, theatre, debating, talks, House activities, competitions and overseas trips