A wide range of teaching strategies are provided, to enable student of different learning preferences to achieve greater success. The range needs to be extended. KS4 curriculum offers a range of courses, including a suite of three GCSE courses based on the new national curriculum in Year 11 (21st Century Science). Vocational emphasis for the Applied course. Certificate Science course also offered in Year 11. Mot students follow GCSE AQA Science in Year 10. Optional courses will be available in Year 11.