GCSE Subject Guide
Welcome to our virtual GCSE Subject Guide. Please take some time to read through the information below.
The aim for Years 10 and 11 is to follow a curriculum based on a ‘core’ of English, Maths and Science and four ‘options’ that ensures a broadly balanced programme for all pupils, without inhibiting the specialisation required for a variety of Sixth Form courses. Pupils will also complete the Felsted Diploma Project.
In Years 10 and 11, every pupil studies English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science. Each pupil should then choose four optional subjects ensuring that they meet the requirements of the two restrictions placed on the choice.
1. One of the following Modern Foreign Languages must be chosen: French, German, Spanish, and Latin
2. A humanities subject must be chosen: Classical Civilisation, Geography, History, Latin, and Theology, Ethics and Philosophy (Religious Studies)
Subjects
All the GCSE subjects offered at Felsted are listed below. Use the tabs to filter subjects by core and optional.
![Art & Design]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659010874/felstedorg/n037x6aahwqgyylohvsp/bh.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659010874/felstedorg/n037x6aahwqgyylohvsp/bh.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659010874/felstedorg/n037x6aahwqgyylohvsp/bh.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659010874/felstedorg/n037x6aahwqgyylohvsp/bh.jpg","width":874}])
![Felsted senior pupils infront of ruined temple on classics trip abroad.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659532695/felstedorg/jdafxjsemcv8ectq3ryr/Classicalcivilisation1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659532695/felstedorg/jdafxjsemcv8ectq3ryr/Classicalcivilisation1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659532695/felstedorg/jdafxjsemcv8ectq3ryr/Classicalcivilisation1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659532695/felstedorg/jdafxjsemcv8ectq3ryr/Classicalcivilisation1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1659532695/felstedorg/jdafxjsemcv8ectq3ryr/Classicalcivilisation1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1659532695/felstedorg/jdafxjsemcv8ectq3ryr/Classicalcivilisation1.jpg","width":2200}])
![Computer Science]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659088091/felstedorg/w6t7xquuqdp0xm5zh0st/ComputerScience.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659088091/felstedorg/w6t7xquuqdp0xm5zh0st/ComputerScience.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659088091/felstedorg/w6t7xquuqdp0xm5zh0st/ComputerScience.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659088091/felstedorg/w6t7xquuqdp0xm5zh0st/ComputerScience.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659088091/felstedorg/w6t7xquuqdp0xm5zh0st/ComputerScience.png","width":1237}])
![Felsted pupil using DT equipment with protective mask covering their face and overalls on, sparks flying from machine.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659529573/felstedorg/iasyicudoe17mms1r4ox/GCSE-DT.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659529573/felstedorg/iasyicudoe17mms1r4ox/GCSE-DT.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659529573/felstedorg/iasyicudoe17mms1r4ox/GCSE-DT.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659529573/felstedorg/iasyicudoe17mms1r4ox/GCSE-DT.jpg","width":900}])
![Drama]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659534521/felstedorg/mcnhacoyhuy7rz33xw05/GCSE-Drama-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659534521/felstedorg/mcnhacoyhuy7rz33xw05/GCSE-Drama-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659534521/felstedorg/mcnhacoyhuy7rz33xw05/GCSE-Drama-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659534521/felstedorg/mcnhacoyhuy7rz33xw05/GCSE-Drama-2.jpg","width":900}])
![Felsted pupil in classroom sat at end of table talking to another pupil about their work.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727348927/felstedorg/omr1zqr2dvrc9vxtvo9h/Felsted-Year10-English2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727348927/felstedorg/omr1zqr2dvrc9vxtvo9h/Felsted-Year10-English2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727348927/felstedorg/omr1zqr2dvrc9vxtvo9h/Felsted-Year10-English2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727348927/felstedorg/omr1zqr2dvrc9vxtvo9h/Felsted-Year10-English2.jpg","width":1102}])
![Felsted pupils walking into the distance over large expanse of grass on Geography trip.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659530561/felstedorg/kayeauusp5sycyyfe5dh/GCSE-Geography.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659530561/felstedorg/kayeauusp5sycyyfe5dh/GCSE-Geography.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659530561/felstedorg/kayeauusp5sycyyfe5dh/GCSE-Geography.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659530561/felstedorg/kayeauusp5sycyyfe5dh/GCSE-Geography.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1659530561/felstedorg/kayeauusp5sycyyfe5dh/GCSE-Geography.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659530561/felstedorg/kayeauusp5sycyyfe5dh/GCSE-Geography.jpg","width":2048}])
![Felsted pupil sat in classroom looks up at teacher who is out of shot.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727269178/felstedorg/mjrj90nmiyuc55dtfstt/GCSE-History.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727269178/felstedorg/mjrj90nmiyuc55dtfstt/GCSE-History.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727269178/felstedorg/mjrj90nmiyuc55dtfstt/GCSE-History.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727269178/felstedorg/mjrj90nmiyuc55dtfstt/GCSE-History.jpg","width":1054}])
![Felsted pupils working at desk in classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727268613/felstedorg/spzn6rao3dgleoobe0eu/Felsted_Latin_GCSE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727268613/felstedorg/spzn6rao3dgleoobe0eu/Felsted_Latin_GCSE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727268613/felstedorg/spzn6rao3dgleoobe0eu/Felsted_Latin_GCSE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727268613/felstedorg/spzn6rao3dgleoobe0eu/Felsted_Latin_GCSE.jpg","width":1141}])
![Felsted Maths teacher pointing at a white board at the front of the class with equations on.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659517445/felstedorg/f2jix0f8x6c4fzanpt2m/GCSE-Maths.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659517445/felstedorg/f2jix0f8x6c4fzanpt2m/GCSE-Maths.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659517445/felstedorg/f2jix0f8x6c4fzanpt2m/GCSE-Maths.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659517445/felstedorg/f2jix0f8x6c4fzanpt2m/GCSE-Maths.jpg","width":900}])
![Side angle of two Felsted pupils in classroom sat at a desk listening to the teacher out of shot.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698152937/felstedorg/zxlxllmlbkdtsbroisn3/MFL-GCSE-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698152937/felstedorg/zxlxllmlbkdtsbroisn3/MFL-GCSE-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698152937/felstedorg/zxlxllmlbkdtsbroisn3/MFL-GCSE-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698152937/felstedorg/zxlxllmlbkdtsbroisn3/MFL-GCSE-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698152937/felstedorg/zxlxllmlbkdtsbroisn3/MFL-GCSE-2.jpg","width":1254}])
![Felsted pupils peforming at Music concert.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727266532/felstedorg/xdiel956rgbxaboyit7a/Music-GCSE-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727266532/felstedorg/xdiel956rgbxaboyit7a/Music-GCSE-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727266532/felstedorg/xdiel956rgbxaboyit7a/Music-GCSE-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727266532/felstedorg/xdiel956rgbxaboyit7a/Music-GCSE-2.jpg","width":1099}])
![Felsted senior pupil who's just caught a netball during a game.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659533040/felstedorg/yuqcwofpzffimqvi1rav/GCSE-PE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659533040/felstedorg/yuqcwofpzffimqvi1rav/GCSE-PE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659533040/felstedorg/yuqcwofpzffimqvi1rav/GCSE-PE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659533040/felstedorg/yuqcwofpzffimqvi1rav/GCSE-PE.jpg","width":900}])
![Felsted pupil and teacher in science lab discussing the contents of a measuring cup.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659517541/felstedorg/pev470fd5inkevkrudnd/GCSE-Science.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659517541/felstedorg/pev470fd5inkevkrudnd/GCSE-Science.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659517541/felstedorg/pev470fd5inkevkrudnd/GCSE-Science.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659517541/felstedorg/pev470fd5inkevkrudnd/GCSE-Science.jpg","width":900}])
Curriculum Enhancement
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Careers and Higher Education Guidance
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![Felsted senior pupil kicking a ball in football pitch.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659533521/felstedorg/wjeototviy1ixcpw9jrk/GCSE-PE-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659533521/felstedorg/wjeototviy1ixcpw9jrk/GCSE-PE-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659533521/felstedorg/wjeototviy1ixcpw9jrk/GCSE-PE-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659533521/felstedorg/wjeototviy1ixcpw9jrk/GCSE-PE-3.jpg","width":900}])
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![Close up of stack of books on folder, top book is To Kill a Mockingbird.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659529388/felstedorg/dxn9vca43qw7dbryhtow/English-AL-GCSE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659529388/felstedorg/dxn9vca43qw7dbryhtow/English-AL-GCSE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659529388/felstedorg/dxn9vca43qw7dbryhtow/English-AL-GCSE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659529388/felstedorg/dxn9vca43qw7dbryhtow/English-AL-GCSE.jpg","width":900}])
English as an Additional Language (GCSE)
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![PSHE]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659536880/felstedorg/cwjaf5emcddduuqbpjyp/GCSE-PSHE-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659536880/felstedorg/cwjaf5emcddduuqbpjyp/GCSE-PSHE-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659536880/felstedorg/cwjaf5emcddduuqbpjyp/GCSE-PSHE-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659536880/felstedorg/cwjaf5emcddduuqbpjyp/GCSE-PSHE-1.jpg","width":900}])
PSHE
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![Support for Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659453654/felstedorg/dzthdqvou5cqktpmlbja/Support-for-learning-GCSE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659453654/felstedorg/dzthdqvou5cqktpmlbja/Support-for-learning-GCSE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659453654/felstedorg/dzthdqvou5cqktpmlbja/Support-for-learning-GCSE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659453654/felstedorg/dzthdqvou5cqktpmlbja/Support-for-learning-GCSE.jpg","width":900}])
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Contact Information
- Lorne Stefanini, Deputy Head (Academic): lks@felsted.org
- Melanie Donaldson, Assistant Head (Academic): mcd@felsted.org
- Richard Williams, Assistant Head (Academic): rlw@felsted.org
- Louise Scofield, Director of Professional Guidance: lms@felsted.org
- Susan Godfrey, Senior Admissions Registrar: senioradmissions@felsted.org
- Fran McCarthy, International Admissions Registrar: intadmissions@felsted.org
- Gemma Kilby, Head of Admissions: headadmissions@felsted.org
GCSE Curriculum
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