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

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