Key Stage 4
Lesson Time Allocation
At Ken Stimpson Academy we break down our Key Stage 4 (KS4) curriculum time to the following:
Year 9
| Subject | Number of Lessons per week |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Maths | 4 |
| Science | 4 |
| PE | 2 |
| Personal Development | 1 |
| Option 1 | 2 |
| Option 2 | 3 |
| Option 3 | 2 |
| Option 4 | 3 |
Year 10
| Subject | Number of Lessons per week |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Maths | 4 |
| Science | 4 |
| PE | 2 |
| Personal Development | 1 |
| Option 1 | 3 |
| Option 2 | 2 |
| Option 3 | 3 |
| Option 4 | 2 |
Year 11
| Subject | Number of Lessons per week |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Maths | 4 |
| Science | 4 |
| PE, Leisure & Wellbeing | 1 |
| Option 1 | 3 |
| Option 2 | 3 |
| Option 3 | 3 |
| Option 4 | 3 |
Key Stage 4 Courses
We currently offer the following GCSE Qualifications:
- Art & Design
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Design & Technology
- English Language
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- History
- Italian
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Physics
- Combined Science
- Statistics
Alongside the following Vocational Qualifications
- BTEC Art & Design
- BTEC Construction
- BTEC Health and Social Care
- BTEC PE
- Sports Leadership Qualification
Key Stage 4 Pathways
During Year 8, students will be given the opportunity to choose their KS4 course options via our Pathways process. You can learn more about this here.
