On the following pages you will find details of both the core National Curriculum subjects and those optional subjects that are on offer at Thamesmead.
Some of the core subjects are ‘non-qualification subjects’ that do not have any exams and do not lead to a certificate. However, it is important that students study these courses as they will help them develop and prepare them for their future.
The core subjects are:
• English GCSE
• Mathematics GCSE
• Science GCSE
• Physical Education (‘Core PE’ is a non-qualification subject)
• Religious Studies GCSE (‘RPE’)
• Citizenship (non-qualification subject; includes careers, sex and relationships education and key
skills development)
- BTEC Business and Enterprise
- BTEC First Award in Sport
- Cambridge Nationals Health and Social Care
- Citizenship (Core Subject)
- GCSE Art & Design
- GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (Core Subject)
- GCSE Computer Science
- GCSE Dance
- GCSE Design Technology
- GCSE Drama
- GCSE English Language (Core Subject)
- GCSE English Literature (Core Subject)
- GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
- GCSE French
- GCSE Geography
- GCSE History
- GCSE Mathematics (Core Subject)
- GCSE Music
- GCSE Physical Education
- GCSE Religion, Philosophy & Ethics
- GCSE Spanish
- Physical Education (Core Subject)
For useful information on the new GCSE grading system, watch this short film