What subjects do students study at KSCS and what is it they study in these subjects?
What are the extra curricular activities available?
What is the Learning Centre and how can it help your child?
You'll find the answers to these and a lot more by clicking the links and reading through this section.

Prospective Parents Evening
Click here to visit our Virtual Prospective Parents Evening 2020 for lots more information about our school
KS4 Qualifications
Below gives an overview of all Key Stage 4 qualifications offered at Ken Stimpson Community School. Please click on the corresponding link for more details about the faculty area.
GCSE qualifications
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Design & Technology
- English Language
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- History
- Italian
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Science Core and Additional
- Statistics
Vocational qualifications at Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11)
- BTEC Art and Design
- BTEC Construction
- BTEC Health and Social Care
- BTEC PE
- Sports Leadership Qualification
KS4 Lessons
At Ken Stimpson Community School we breakdown our KS4 Curriculum Time to the following percentages:
Year 9 2019-20
Year 10 2019-20
Year 11 2019-20
Key Contacts
Art and Design
Business Studies
Computing
English
Geography
Health and Social Care
History
Performing Arts
Physical Education
KS4 Pathways
Many students will use their Key Stage 4 study as a platform for Post 16 courses at Ken Stimpson Community School.
Key Stage 4 work offers an opportunity for a fresh start, although you will notice progression in most subjects from the work covered in Years 7 and 8.
All students will study the following core curriculum:
- English
- Science – Combined Science or Triple Science
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- PSHE and Wellbeing
In addition, Citizenship, Careers, Enterprise and Work-related Learning, Information, Advice and Guidance will be delivered via integration into PSHE.
Which subjects may students study?
The curriculum pathways indicate a number of subjects within each block. Students are required to select a subject from each block. The same subject cannot be selected multiple times. Students must select at least one subject from the following:
- Computer Science
- History
- Italian
- Geography
Personal Interview
You (hopefully accompanied by your parent/carer) will have an interview with a member of the Leadership or Pastoral Team; this will be an opportunity for you to talk further about your preferences and career aspirations. Available during discussion will be your target grades, Year 8 reports and other relevant information to help us guide you through the process of course selection.
More information
For more information you can access our Key Stage 4 Pathways booklet below
Pathways
Pathways - Year 11 2019-20Compulsory Subjects
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
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Pathways - Year 10 2019-20Compulsory Subjects
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
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Pathways - Year 9 2019-20Compulsory Subjects
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
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