Here, you will find an explanation of the choices you have ahead of you for your final two years of study at Bridgnorth Endowed, answers to some of the more common questions you may have, and contact details for our Department Heads, should you require any additional information.
At this point, it is important for us to stress that the GCSE option choices you make will NOT close any doors to your future study and career pathways.
You will be able to access the full range of post-16 options available, including A Levels, vocational courses and apprenticeships, from any combination of the subjects we offer, provided you perform well enough in these courses.
Therefore, when making your choices, please carefully consider which subjects you enjoy most and feel you have the best chance of being successful in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please click on the questions below to find out more.
1. Which subjects are compulsory in Year 10 and 11?
| Core Exam Subjects | Core Non-Exam Subjects |
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All pupils will study the following GCSE courses:
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All pupils will also study the following:
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2. What further option choices do I have?
Pupils will study one subject from each option block with only two conditions. You cannot choose a subject more than once and the four choices must contain at least one of the following subjects: French, Spanish, Geography, History, Triple Science or Computer Science.
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Option 4 |
| French | French | Geography | Geography |
| Spanish | Spanish | History | History |
| Art | PE | Art | PE |
| History | Food | Triple Science | Triple Science |
| RE | Design & Technology | RE | Food |
| Drama | Computer Science | Film Studies | Music |
| Statistics | Citizenship |
3. What is the English Baccalaureate (EBacc)?
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is a set of subjects at GCSE that keeps young people’s options open for further study and future careers. These subjects are:
- English Language and Literature
- Maths
- Combined or Triple Science
- Geography or History
- French or Spanish
4. What does the government say about the importance of the EBacc?
The government’s ambition is to see 90% of pupils studying the EBacc subject combination at GCSE by 2025.
Research indicates that pupils who study the EBacc subjects at GCSE are more likely to stay on in full time education, more likely to take A Levels, and more likely to study “facilitating” subjects – those the Russell Group universities say are more helpful for getting onto a degree course.
Sutton Trust research reveals that studying the EBacc can help to improve a young person’s performance in English and maths.
5. Do I need to take a subject at GCSE if I plan to study it at A Level?
Not necessarily, sometimes you can do an A Level without having studied the subject at GCSE. Typically, that would be subjects that are less commonly taught at GCSE level in schools, such as law, media studies, economics, psychology and religious studies, but it is also possible to pick up other subjects for post-16 study if you wish.
However, if you are already thinking ahead to what you might want to study in the future, and we do offer the subject, it would be sensible to choose it as the knowledge and skills you develop will give you a better chance of success at A Level.
All post-16 providers have different entry requirements for the courses they offer but we recommend you choose subjects that you enjoy and think you will be successful in, so that you are able to get the best grades possible.
6. What do I need to do next?
The next step is to complete the Year 10 options form via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/41aQgMZGQc
The deadline for applications is Monday 26th February 2024.
7. Who should I contact for further information?
| Name | Role | Email Address |
| Mr Daniel Street | Deputy Headteacher | |
| Mr Daniel Street | Head of English | |
| Mr Gareth Hughes | Head of Maths, Computing and Languages | |
| Ms Deana Stanley | Head of Science and Technology | |
| Mr Mark Clayton | Head of Humanities | |
| Mrs Louise Rhodes | Head of Creative Arts and PE |
