Key Stage 4
The application window for year 10 entry in September 2024 is now closed
Welcome to our KS4 Course Options. If you’re applying for Year 10, please take the time to familiarise yourself with the option blocks and our curriculum pipelines. If you’ve already chosen your options you can jump to the application by clicking the button below:
KS4: Option Blocks
At ESA, we have developed an innovative level 2 creative arts curriculum designed to provide a solid foundation suitable for work in the culture industries. We call this our ‘Creative Baccalaureate’ (CBacc). All key stage 4 students will study English, maths, science and PE each week alongside four creative subjects from our specialist curriculum. Throughout the year, students will also receive training, education, careers advice and guidance in PSHE and RE (including relationships, sex education and fundamental social values).
ESA Creative Fundamentals
English and Maths
Compulsory
English
English literature
Maths
ESA Creative Technicals
Science plus CBacc Subject
Compulsory
Double Science
ESA Creative Specialism
Production & Performance Arts Subjects
Choose 4 Options including
at least 1 must CBacc subject (highlighted)
Cultural studies and sociology
Creative business enterprise
PE will take place for 1 hour per week.
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PSHE, RSE, RE/SMSC are provided throughout the year through tutor time, assemblies and student ‘experience days’.
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So you’ve picked your options and you’re ready to apply. Let’s get you signed up: