The aim of our Year 10 and Year 11 curriculum is to maintain a broad and balanced curriculum and meet the requirements of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) whilst allowing pupils a degree of choice in their option subjects.

The standard core curriculum at Spalding High School comprises:

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

GCSE examination subjects:

• English Language
• English Literature
• Mathematics
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or Combined Science
• Religious Studies
• Geography or History
• A Modern Foreign Language - French or German (depending on the language which has been studied in years 7-9)

Pupils also need to choose 2 options from the list below:

• Art & Design
• Business
• Computer Science
• Drama
• Design and Technology
• Design & Technology: Textiles
• Food Preparation and Nutrition
• French, Geography
• German
• History
• Latin
• Music
• Physical Education
• Spanish

Where subjects attract too few pupils or if particular subject combinations are not possible to timetable, we will contact the pupils affected as soon as possible after the deadline to discuss their options.

NON-EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

• Cross-curricular ICT
• Personal, Social, Health and Careers Education (PSHCE)
• Citizenship taught via Religious Studies, PSHCE and across the curriculum
• Physical Education

All relevant subjects will provide opportunities for pupils to develop confidence in mathematics and literacy.

Further information, including an updated Year 9 options booklet will be available at our Options Evening on Wednesday, 15th January.