Key Stage 4 - Years 10-11 Curriculum

Our curriculum from Year 10 is different to what you find at other schools as 60-80% of it is spent on STEM based study. This includes maths and physics as well as engineering and core enrichment activities.

Some of the learning is linked to employer projects and enrichment opportunities so that essential life skills are applied across all areas of learning. Our GCSE offer is focused on enhancing students’ STEM skills and knowledge to prepare them for a successful and rewarding career. Students complete the equivalent of ten GCSEs with us.

Core subjects:

  • GCSE Maths

  • GCSE Science (triple or combined)

  • GCSE English literature

  • GCSE English language

  • OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Engineering Design

  • OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Engineering Manufacture

options (Two from the following):

  • GCSE Statistics

  • GCSE Computer science

  • GCSE Geography

  • OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Principles in Engineering Programmable Systems

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS (NON-EXAMINED):

  • Training

  • Enrichment

  • PSHE (Incorporating Religious Education)

  • PE

For more detailed information on our curriculum offer, please refer to our prospectus.

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Progression to UTC Portsmouth Sixth Form

We encourage all students applying to join us from year 10 to consider staying with us for sixth form to enable them to benefit from being with us for four years rather than just two. With the appropriate grades, students will be able to progress to our sixth form, enabling them to follow one of our three study pathways that all lead to university, employment or an apprenticeship.