Course Options
At Ark All Saints we decide whether scholars should follow the EBACC pathway or the Progress pathway. Scholars at risk of not getting a Grade 4 in English follow the progress pathways and have additional time in English lessons. Scholars can choose to study Geography or History, and then have one free subject to pick from: Art, Computer Science, Drama, Geography, History, Music or Sport Science.
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English Baccalaureate Pathway |
Progress Pathway |
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English |
English |
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Maths |
Maths |
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Science |
Science |
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R.E |
R.E. |
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Spanish |
Geography or History |
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Geography or History |
Foundation Subject 1 |
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Foundation Subject 1 |
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The foundation subjects available are: Spanish, Geography, History, Art, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama, Music and Physical Education.
Common Questions:
- Can I do Geography and History? – Yes, you can.
- Can I do a different foreign language? Yes, if you speak and write this at home fluently, or are receiving tuition for it, and it is offered by one of the UK exam boards
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
The EBacc is not a qualification but it is an indicator that an academic curriculum has been studied. Subjects within the EBacc group are considered essential to many degrees and open lots of doors for pupils’ future study and careers.
There is strong evidence to show the importance of the English Baccalaureate in helping pupils further their success. A study by UCL Institute of Education found that studying subjects included in the EBacc provided students with greater opportunities in further education. A further study done by the Sutton Trust found that studying the EBacc can help improve a young person’s overall performance in English and mathematics.