Qualifications
GCSE specifications
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Taught pathway
GCSE English, stage by stage
Set texts, essay tasks and both exam papers taught in order — not just specification points.
Taught pathway
GCSE Geography, with a three-term plan
Eight taught stages across both papers, week-by-week planning and three exam-style papers.
English
AQA · 8700
English Language
Two written papers on unseen twentieth- and nineteenth-century fiction and non-fiction, plus a separately reported spoken language endorsement. Reading and writing are assessed together in each paper.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8702
English Literature
Closed-book study of Shakespeare, a nineteenth-century novel, a modern text, an anthology poetry cluster and unseen poetry. All texts must be quoted from memory.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Maths
Pearson Edexcel · 1MA1
Mathematics
Three equally weighted papers at Foundation or Higher tier, covering number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and measures, probability and statistics, with problem solving and reasoning throughout.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Science
AQA · 8464
Combined Science: Trilogy
A double award worth two GCSEs, assessed by six papers covering biology, chemistry and physics with twenty-one required practicals.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8461
Biology
Separate biology across two papers, with ten required practicals and working scientifically threaded through every topic.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8462
Chemistry
Separate chemistry across two papers, with required practicals and quantitative skills throughout.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8463
Physics
Separate physics across two papers, with required practicals, equations and mathematical skills throughout.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Languages
AQA · 8652
French
Three themes assessed across four equally weighted skills papers, entered at Foundation or Higher tier.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8692
Spanish
Three themes assessed across four equally weighted skills papers, entered at Foundation or Higher tier.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Board-neutral · Board selected by learner
German
German GCSE follows the same three themes and four skills used by the main awarding bodies. The board is confirmed by the family, so the specification is presented board-neutrally.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Humanities and society
Pearson Edexcel · 1HI0
History
A thematic study with historic environment, a period study, a British depth study and a modern depth study, assessed across three written papers.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8035
Geography
Living with the physical environment, challenges in the human environment, and geographical applications including fieldwork and an issue evaluation.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8062
Religious Studies A
The beliefs, teachings and practices of two religions, plus four thematic studies in religious, philosophical and ethical questions.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Board-neutral · Board selected by learner
Citizenship Studies
Life in modern Britain, rights and responsibilities, politics and participation, and a citizenship action enquiry. Written to the shared content of the main boards until a board is chosen.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8132
Business
Business in the real world, influences on business, business operations, human resources, marketing and finance, assessed across two papers.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Computing, design and PE
OCR · J277
Computer Science
Computer systems in one paper and computational thinking, algorithms and programming in another, with a practical programming project alongside.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
AQA · 8552
Design and Technology
Core technical principles, specialist technical principles and designing and making principles, assessed by written paper and a non-exam assessment.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
WJEC/Eduqas · C560
Food Preparation and Nutrition
Food commodities, principles of nutrition, diet and health, food science, safety, provenance and choice, with a food investigation and a food preparation assessment.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
OCR · J587
Physical Education
Physical factors affecting performance, socio-cultural issues and sports psychology, plus practical performance and an evaluation task.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Creative arts
Pearson Edexcel · Art and Design
Art, Craft and Design
A personal portfolio and an externally set assignment, both judged on developing ideas, refining skills, recording and presenting a personal response.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Board-neutral · Endorsement to be confirmed
Textile Design
Textile design as an art and design endorsement: a personal portfolio and an externally set assignment, written to the shared assessment objectives until the board and endorsement are confirmed.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Pearson Edexcel · 1MU0
Music
Performing, composing and appraising across four areas of study, with set works studied for the listening paper.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
WJEC/Eduqas · Eduqas GCSE Drama
Drama
Devising theatre, performing from a text and a written examination on a set text and live theatre review.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
Vocational awards (Level 1/2)
OCR Cambridge National · J837
Enterprise and Marketing
A Level 1/2 vocational award covering enterprise and marketing concepts, designing a business proposal and marketing and pitching that proposal.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
OCR Cambridge National · J809
Child Development
A Level 1/2 vocational award covering health and wellbeing for child development, equipment and nutrition, and supporting child development from birth to five.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.
WJEC/Eduqas · Vocational Award Level 1/2
Hospitality and Catering
The hospitality and catering industry, operations, health and safety and food safety, plus planning, preparing and cooking dishes for a nutritional need.
0% of the specification has marked evidence.