Senior School Curriculum
We operate a two week timetable of 60 periods.
Each day has six sessions with two periods before break, two periods between break and lunch and two periods after lunch.
Key Stage 3
The lists of compulsory subjects and modern language options for Key Stage 3 are shown below. Year 7 girls study all of the language options for a term each, then in Year 8 they are asked to select one of these options to continue studying in Years 8 and 9.
Compulsory Subjects
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Design Technology
- Drama & Dance
- English
- Food Technology
- French
- Geography
- History
- Information & Communication Technology
- Mathematics
- Music
- Personal, Health & Social Education
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Religious Studies
Language Options
- German
- Latin
- Spanish
Key Stage 4
During Key Stage 4, students study compulsory GCSE subjects, optional GCSE subjects and non examination subjects.
Compulsory GCSE Subjects
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Either 3 separate Sciences or Dual Award Science
- A Modern Foreign Language (French, German or Spanish)
- Religious Studies (Short Course or Full Course)
- Information Technology (Short Course)
Optional GCSE Subjects
Dependent upon their choice of sciences, either 2 or 3 subjects are chosen from the list below:
- Art
- Business Studies
- Design Technology
- Drama
- Food Technology
- Geography
- History
- Latin
- Music
- Physical Education
Compulsory Non Examination Subjects
- Physical Education
- Preparation for Adult Life
Year 10 GCSE Option Blocks for 2010-2011
| Option A | Option B | Option C | Option D |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | History | Music | History |
| Spanish | Latin | History | Triple Science |
| German | Geography | Triple Science | Drama |
| Food Technology | Business Studies | Geography | |
| Art | PE | Business Studies | |
| Drama | Design Technology | French |
GCSE Results 2010
Following on from last week's successful A Level results, Alderley Edge girls are celebrating again with the release of GCSE results.