At the end of Year 9, students can choose between embarking on curriculum A or continuing on the standard curriculum B

Year 10 Curriculum A Compulsory GCSE subjects:
English Language/Mathematics/Combined Science/Biology/ Spanish/PE
Optional Subjects:
Geography/Business and Communications Systems/English
Literature/Health and Social Care
VRQ Level 1 Award (working towards 5 qualifications)
British Weight Lifters Award (Basic)
Heartstart First Aid Course
AQA Unit Awards in a variety of fields of study

Years 10 and 11 Standard Curriculum B Compulsory GCSE subjects:
English Language/ Mathematics /Biology /Combined Science/Spanish
Optional Subjects:
Chemistry/Information Technology/Art/History/ Geography/Business and Communications Systems/English Literature /Health and Social Care

Year 11 Curriculum A Second Year of GCSE studies:
Completing VRQ Level 1 awards.
Community Sports Leaders Award level 2
Football Association Referee Award
AQA Unit Awards in a variety of fields of study




Year 12 Curriculum A
VRQ Level 2 (7 qualifications)
Optional A/S Level qualification

Year 12 and 13 Standard Curriculum B Choice of A Level Subjects:
English/Mathematics/ Business Studies/Psychology Spanish/French/History Art/PE
A Level courses vary from year to year depending upon demand.

Year 13 Curriculum A:
VRQ Level 3 (2 Awards)
Optional A Level qualification
Community Sports Leaders Award level 3

Students can gain entry to university with either curricula.
Curriculum A students leave the Academy as fully qualified Advanced Gym Instructors / Personal Trainers

All VRQs are in the field of Health and Fitness and are awarded by Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) Community Sports Leaders Awards (CSLA) carries tariff points towards university entrance.