CURRICULUM

KS4 Options

KS4 Options

Cansfield High School operates a three year Key Stage 3 curriculum that we believe exceeds the requirements of the National Curriculum.

We are committed to ensuring that every student studies the EBacc subjects throughout Key Stage 3 and that they have full access to these when choosing options in Key Stage 4.
All subjects within the school are divided into seven Faculty groupings, more information about which can be found on the Faculty drop down menu:

 

  • Creative Faculty
    • Art
    • 3D Design
    • Design and Technology
    • Hospitality and Catering
    • Photography
  • English Faculty
    • English Language
    • English Literature
  • Humanities Faculty
    • Geography
    • History
    • Life Studies (Citizenship and PSHE)
    • Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
    • Health and Social Care
    • Travel and Tourism
  • Languages Faculty
    • French
  • Mathematics Faculty
    • Mathematics
  • Performance Faculty
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Performing Arts
  • Science Faculty
    • Science
    • Triple Science

 

Students start their GCSEs in Year 10, meaning that they make option decisions mid-way through Year 9. During Years 10 and 11 they will engage with the following subjects:

 

Compulsory Non-Exam Subjects

 

These are modules of work that we believe benefit all students. They contain statutory elements at Key Stage Four.

  • PE
  • Worldviews that cover aspects of RE, PSHE, Citizenship and Careers

 

Compulsory Exam Subjects

 

  • GCSE English Literature
  • GCSE English Language
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • GCSE Science Trilogy

 


 

 

Options

 

OPTION ONE:

 

ALL students MUST choose ONE of:

  • GCSE Geography
  • GCSE History
  • GCSE RE
  • BTEC Travel and Tourism

Two reserve choices also must be selected.

 

OPTION TWO:

 

ALL students MUST choose ONE of:

  • BTEC Enterprise
  • BTEC Health & Social Care
  • BTEC Music
  • GCSE 3D Design (product design) – [this cannot be taken alongside GCSE Art]
  • GCSE French
  • GCSE Geography
  • GCSE Photography
  • GCSE RE
  • GCSE Triple Science
  • Vocational Award Child Development

Two reserve choices also must be selected.

 

OPTION THREE:

 

ALL students MUST choose ONE of:

  • GCSE Art and Design
  • GCSE French
  • GCSE History (if not selected in option block one)
  • GCSE Photography
  • GCSE Textiles
  • BTEC Hospitality & Catering
  • BTEC Performing Arts – Dance
  • BTEC Performing Arts – Drama
  • BTEC Sport
  • Vocational Award Digital Information Technology

Two reserve choices also must be selected.

Further information is available in our choices booklet or by clicking one of the subject links below

Options Information Booklet 2026

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Art and Design

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3D Design

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Digital Information Technology

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Enterprise and Marketing

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French

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Geography

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Graphic Communication

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Health and Social Care

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History

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Hospitality and Catering

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Music

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Performing Arts

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Photography

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Religious Studies and Philosophy

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Sport

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Travel and Tourism

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Triple Science

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