Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4 almost all students follow an academic curriculum with GCSE and Functional Skills subjects.

KS4 Pathways

All students will follow a pathway which best meets their individual ability and skills to ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve his or her potential. SVS as a matter of policy ensures that all our pupils will leave with qualification and a secure progression route.

The pathway that a student will follow is based upon a wide range of variables including Key Stage 2 Levels, school reports and initial diagnostic assessments.

There are two main pathways – Progress (GCSE) and Foundation (FS). It is very important that students’ choices give them a balanced curriculum to ensure they develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. They will need a range of subjects with a strong academic core that leave the way open to as many careers and further educational routes as possible as their ideas change and develop.

In addition to accredited qualifications, all students will have a lesson of Core PE each week and study Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Religious Studies (RE) throughout the year. 

Pathways Overview