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English

All students study both Language and Literature at GCSE. They will study both throughout the two years, side- by-side.

Year 10

Autumn 1
English Literature: The Modern Text - An Inspector Calls or The History Boys

Autumn 2
English Language Paper 1 Section A: Explorations in Creative Reading

Spring 1
English Literature Paper 2 Section C: Unseen Poetry

Spring 2
English Language Paper 1 Section B: Explorations in Creative Writing

Summer 1
English Language Paper 2 Section B: Writing from Viewpoint/ Perspective

Summer 2
English Literature: Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet OR Macbeth

Useful Links

 

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702  - English Literature exam board specification

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700  - English Language exam board specification

www.bitesize.co.uk BBC Bitesize has an excellent range of materials to support the preparation for both English Language and English Literature GCSEs. CGP revision guides are also an effective way to supplement the learning in school.

Year 10 2017-18 English Schemes of Learning
Route 2, Year 1 English Schemes of Learning
Route 1, Year 1, English Schemes of Learning
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- Prospective Parent, September 2018
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- Prospective Parent, September 2018
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- Local Authority Representative
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- Year 7 Parent
“"A great learning environment; light, bright and spacious classrooms, clean and well organised." ”
- Prospective Parent
““Great opportunity to meet staff and gain greater depth of my child’s achievement” ”
- Year 7 Parent on Parents' Consultation Evening, October 2018
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- Prospective Parent, September 2018
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- Year 8 Parent
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- Parent
“"An open and welcoming atmosphere - very useful being allowed to look at teaching and learning" ”
- Prospective Parent
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- Year 7 Parent on Parents' Consultation Evening, October 2018
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- Prospective Parent, September 2018
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- Year 8 Parent
“"I have observed behaviour that illustrates strong team bonds between teams within the school; again another positive feature about the school culture engendered" ”
- Parent
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- Parent
““Excellent feedback, we’re very happy with progress so far” ”
- Year 7 Parent on Parents' Consultation Evening, October 2018
“"An inclusive school that is focused on providing the best education for its students" ”
- Prospective Parent
““Excellent facilities, improving school” ”
- Prospective Parent, September 2018
“"Very impressed with the sports facilities" ”
- Prospective Parent, September 2018
“"Staff are passionate and committed to developing and improving" ”
- Parent
““Impressed with the consistent enthusiasm of the teaching staff when discussing feedback” ”
- Year 7 Parent on Parents' Consultation Evening, October 2018
“"Pupils look smart and are well engaged in their lessons" ”
- Prospective Parent
““I especially liked the Science and Maths departments” ”
- Prospective Parent, September 2018
““Driven leadership, confident pupils. Staff friendly and open to discussing subjects and needs of my child” ”
- Prospective Parent, September 2018