Key Stage 4 Options

Curriculum Pathways at Abbey Grange: Empowering Every Student's Journey

At Abbey Grange, we believe in empowering our students to explore a broad and enriching curriculum that not only meets their individual needs but also sparks their passions. Our Key Stage 4 core curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation, equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the future. This core includes:

• GCSE English and English Literature
• GCSE Maths
• GCSE Science
• GCSE Religious Studies
• GCSE Geography or History

Beyond this core, we offer three carefully tailored pathways, ensuring that every student’s unique abilities and ambitions are supported. These pathways are designed to reflect each student’s current and prior achievements, empowering them to reach their full potential:

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1. The ‘Orate’ Pathway:

• This pathway includes a modern foreign language, enabling students to achieve the prestigious EBacc     qualification, which is highly valued by universities and enhances future career prospects.
• Students also have the freedom to choose from a wide range of option subjects, allowing them to follow their passions and strengths.

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2. The ‘Aspire’ Pathway:

• This pathway includes the core Abbey Grange curriculum, ensuring a broad and well-rounded education.
• Students can choose two additional option subjects from the full range of offerings, allowing them to     explore areas of interest and prepare for future challenges.

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3. The ‘Flourish’ Pathway:

• Designed for a smaller group of students, this pathway provides the core curriculum while offering two     vocational subjects.
• It is tailored to support students who thrive in a more practical, hands-on learning environment.

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In addition to the academic curriculum, all students participate in Games (Physical Education) and PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health, and Citizenship Education), promoting their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being in alignment with statutory guidelines.

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Current Options at Abbey Grange:

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GCSEs

• GCSE French
• GCSE Spanish
• GCSE Art Craft & Design
• GCSE Business Studies with Economics
• GCSE Computer Science
• GCSE Design & Technology
• GCSE Drama
• GCSE Food & Nutrition
• GCSE Geography
• GCSE History
• GCSE Music
• GCSE Physical Education
• GCSE Sociology

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Vocational Subjects

• BTEC Performing Arts (Dance option)
• BTEC L2 Technical Award in Enterprise
• CNAT Health and Social Care
• BTEC Digital Information Technology
• CNAT Sport

At Abbey Grange, we are committed to providing a diverse range of opportunities, ensuring that every student has the support and inspiration needed to achieve success, both in their studies and in life. We aim to help our students not only succeed academically but also grow into confident, well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.