Key Stage 4 Curriculum
We offer a wide range of GCSE and vocational courses to our students at Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11).
Courses available
Art (Art and Design)
Computer Science
Drama
Design and Technology
Engineering
English Language and English Literature
French
Geography
History
Hospitality and Catering
Mathematics
Music
Music development plan
Schools are asked to publish a music development plan that captures their curricular and co-curricular offer and sets out how it will be staffed and funded. The Hope Valley College music development plan is available below:
Physical Education
Religious Education (from September 2023)
Science - Combined
Science - Triple
Spanish (from September 2023)
Textiles (Art and Design)
Non-examined subjects
Core PE/Sport
Students have one hour a week of PE/sport, which is distinct from the GCSE course in PE.
Outdoor Activities
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)
Key Stage 4 Options
Details of the key stage 4 options that are available to our current Year 9 students are available on the key stage 4 options page.