Alongside Mathematics, English, Science, Religious Studies, PSHE and Physical Education, Year 7 and 8 students study a broad range of non-core subjects. Art, Business and Enterprise, Computing, Drama, French, Geography, History, Music and Technology. The option process, delivers the statutory national requirements and allows pupils choice and flexibility. They follow examination courses that maximise the opportunity for personal success by providing pathways to post 16 education or employment. All students follow a compulsory core of examination courses in English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition they do non-examined courses in Religious Education, Physical Education and Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education. Together these courses occupy 60% (or 36 out of 60 lessons each fortnight) of the curriculum. Then in year 9 they study French and history/geography for 20% of their time. The remaining 20% (or 12 out of 60 lessons each fortnight) they choose one option subject. They will study four options in total: one in year 9, one in year 10 and two in year 11. The Optional Subjects are: Art and Design (Fine Art or Photography), Business Studies, Computer Science, Child Development, Engineering, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, ICT, Music, Performing Arts, Physical Education and Religious Studies. An additional lunchtime and after-school enrichment programme includes a range of sporting activities, art, music and drama. In the small school 6th Form pupils are offered both academic A Levels and Vocational qualifications at Level 3. The Advanced Level subjects offered, (some taught in joint year 12 &13 groups), are: Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography or Textile Design), Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Drama and Theatre Studies, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Sociology. The Applied and Tech Level courses are: Business, Children’s Play, Learning and Development, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Applied General Science.