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Curriculum & Qualifications

The curriculum at Ellis Guilford School is broad, powerful and engaging. With a firm basis in the mastery of knowledge we aim to develop ambitious learners who strive for excellence across Key Stage 3 and 4.

Pupils make their curriculum choices in Year 9 and then go on to specialise in the subjects that they are passionate about, complimented by a strong basis in the Core subjects of English, Maths and Science. We are very proud of the broad and balanced selection of academic and vocational subjects we offer at Key Stage 4, enabling our pupils to pursue their skills and interests with challenging and valuable Level 2 courses.

YEAR 7 & 8 SUBJECTS

Core Curriculum
English; Maths; Science

Design Curriculum
Art; Computing; Design Technology; Food

Performance Curriculum
PE/Dance; Music; Drama

Social Sciences Curriculum
Geography; History; Modern Foreign Languages; Religious, Social & Moral Education

YEAR 9 SUBJECTS

Core Curriculum
English; Maths; Science

Design Curriculum
Art; Computing; Either Food or Design Technology (optional choice)

Performance Curriculum
PE/Dance; Music; Drama

Social Sciences Curriculum
Geography; History; Modern Foreign Languages; Religious, Social & Moral Education

During Year 9, children will explore and make their choices for their Year 10 and 11 Options subjects. You can find out more below.

YEAR 10 & 11 SUBJECTS

Compulsory Subjects
by Qualification
Optional Subjects
by Qualification

GCSE
Combined Science or Triple Science
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics

No qualification attached
Core PE
Religious, Social and Moral Education

GCSE
Art & Design
Business Studies
Computer Science
French
Spanish
Geography
History
Photography
Religious Studies

BTEC Level 2
Health and Social Care

Cambridge National Level 2
Child Development
Creative iMedia
Sports Studies

WJEC
Music Technology
Performing Arts (Dance)
Performing Arts (Drama)

For more in-depth information on courses available in Years 10 and 11, see below.