GCSE Subject List
Most students at St Bede’s study nine subjects for GCSE.
The following subjects are core subjects and are studied by everyone: English Language, English Literature, Religion, Mathematics, and Science (most students study Trilogy where Biology, Chemistry and Physics are studied, which is worth 2 GCSES, there is the option to take Separate Science where a GCSE is awarded for each discipline). Those in the top set for Mathematics will also take the Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics qualification.
Three subjects are then chosen from the following options list to be added to the Core subjects: Art, Business, Classical Civilisation, Computer Science, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, Economics, French, Geography, German, History, Latin, Music, Physical Education, Separate Science (which leads to a GCSE in each discipline), and Spanish.
All students also have Physical education lessons and PSMEE lessons, with a full programme of moral and spiritual education, assistance with revision techniques, and careers advice.
Subject Options
Art |
Biology |
Business |
Chemistry |
Classical Civilisation |
Computing |
Dance |
Design Technology |
Drama |
Economics |
English Language |
English Literature |
French |
Geography |
German |
History |
Latin |
Mathematics |
Music |
Photography |
Physical Education |
Physics |
Religion |
Science Combined (Trilogy) |
Spanish |