Key Stage 4 Curriculum
In Years 10 and 11, all students study the compulsory core subjects leading to 5 GCSE qualifications in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science (either Trilogy Combined Science or Separate Science); Core PE and CSI (Concepts, Society and Ideology) are not accredited.
Careers and enterprise education are used to support work experience placements for all students; all students also receive independent careers advice and take part in a mock interview process.
In addition to the 5 Core GCSEs, students are then able to choose an additional four GCSEs and other courses to make up their full timetable for Years 10 and 11. We offer a broad spectrum of academic and creative GCSE courses, as well as a growing number of technical courses including BTEC qualifications in Health and Social Care and Travel and Tourism; a very small number of students also access Level 1 technical courses one afternoon per week at Keighley College.
Key Stage 4 Options
The following courses are offered as part of the options programme delivered at Ilkley Grammar School:
| EBACC Subjects | Creative/Practical Subjects | Humanities Subjects (Non EBACC) | Technical Subjects | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French | Art | Electronics | Business | Health and Social Care |
| Spanish | Drama | Food & Nutrition | Philosophy & Ethics | IT |
| Geography | Music | Resistant Materials | Engineering | |
| History | PE | Textiles | Hospitality & Catering | |
| Computer Science | Photography | GCSE Media | ||
| Separate Science | ||||
For further information, please contact the following by emailing admin@ilkleygs.co.uk
| Curriculum | Gemma Claughton | Deputy Headteacher |
|---|---|---|
| English | Alison Lowes | Curriculum Leader |
| Mathematics | Helen Billinge | Curriculum Leader |
| Science | Andrew Marshall | Curriculum Leader |
| Modern Foreign Languages | Ana-Maria Paley-Hernandez | Curriculum Leader |
| Humanities | Rob Greening (EBacc) |
Curriculum Leader |
| PE | Robin Burton | Curriculum Leader |
| ICT/Computing | Victoria Brides | Curriculum Leader |
| Technology | Rachel Eyles | Curriculum Leader |
| Creative Arts | Jess Womack | Curriculum Leader |
