Key Stage 4 Subjects - Sir Jonathan North

ART AND DESIGN – FINE ART (GCSE) If students enjoy being creative and want to increase their practical skills, improve their analytical, communication and research abilities…

Business

BUSINESS (GCSE) If students are interested in setting up their own business or have a better understanding how other people have set up theirs, then this is the course for t…

Citizenship

CITIZENSHIP (GCSE) Citizenship education develops the knowledge, skills and understanding that students need to play a full part in society, as active and responsible citizens…

Computer science

Students are most likely to enjoy the subject if they have an interest in problem-solving, science and maths. In addition, students will need to be critical, analytical and l…

Dance

Dance is a powerful and expressive subject which encourages students to develop their creative, physical, emotional and intellectual capacity, whatever their previous experien…

Design Technology

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DESIGN (GCSE) Students follow the GCSE Design and Technology AQA specification. 50% of the course is based on theory of core, specialist and…

Drama

To study Drama, students must have a keen interest in the subject. Drama involves both group work and solo performances, so confidence and the ability to work independently is…

English Language

GCSE English Language encourages students to develop a passion for reading prose as well as nineteenth century and twenty-first century non-fiction. Students will learn to w…

English Literature

GCSE English Literature encourages students to develop a love for reading classical literature building the foundations that will enable a child to become a reader for life. S…

Fashion and Textiles

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY - FASHION AND TEXTILES (GCSE) This course of study will enable students to develop and use a wide range of practical skills with fabrics and explore cr…

Film Studies

The Film Studies course introduces the technical aspects of filmmaking and looks in-depth at the whole production of film, including genre conventions and stylistic features,…

Food and Nutrition

FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION (GCSE) This course will foster a love of developing food. It is a lovely mix of practical and theory lessons. Students are taught to foster a…

French

The aims of this qualification are to: develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, French and to recognise the importance of languages provide a strong linguist…

Geography

GEOGRAPHY (GCSE) Featuring contemporary topics covering the breadth of this dynamic subject, geography is designed to excite and engage students. It will help to create a li…

History

Our aim is that all students leave Sir Jonathan North as good historians

Mathematics

MATHEMATICS (GCSE) Maths is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping students with the right skills to reach their future destination, whatever that…

Music

MUSIC (GCSE) GCSE Music is perfect for students who play an instrument or sing and want to continue to develop their performing, composing and listening skills in Years 10 a…

Physical education

KS4 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Congratulations on gaining Gamesmark Platinum Award 2022/23 – 2023/24 This was awarded for our continued development and innovation of the college curri…

Religious Education

RELIGIOUS STUDIES (GCSE) The Religious Studies curriculum aims to develop a passion for learning, including the study of philosophical, ethical, religious and non-religious…

Science

SCIENCE (GCSE) Science plays a major part in our lives. Through science, students learn how major scientific ideas contribute to technological change impacting on industr…

Spanish

The aims of this qualification are to: develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, Spanish and to recognise the importance of languages provide a strong linguist…

Sports Studies

SPORTS STUDIES (CNAT) Students may be interested in this if they want an engaging qualification where they will use their learning in practical, real-life situations, such a…