Pupils between the ages 14 - 16 in state schools study KS4. At the end of KS4, in year 11, most pupils take public GCSE exams. Every student takes exams in the core subjects, and students also take exams in a range of other subjects.
The core subjects studied for GCSE are
English
English Literature
Maths
Science, which may be studied as one, two or three GCSEs. Core Science is equivalent to one GCSE and includes Bilogy, Chemistry and Physics. If Additional Science is also taken, another GCSE is awarded. Alternatively, Biology, Chemistry and Physics may be studied separately, and a GCSE awarded for each subject.
Pupils alos study from the following subjects.
Art and Design
Drama
Food Technology
Geography
History
Information & Communications Technology
Languages
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Sociology
We teach maths and physics at this level. Maths at GCSE or equivalent is a prerequisite for most degree courses, and a great many courses of all kinds.