Year 10

Our aim is for the curriculum to allow and support every girl to thrive and achieve to their best at a pace appropriate to them. There is additional support to enable those with learning or physical difficulties as well as an advanced learner programme of study.

Years 9, 10 & 11

Pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) follow a common core curriculum of English, Science (Core or Separate Sciences), Mathematics, Physical Education and Personal Development (which includes Religious Studies, Morality and Ethics). Pupils can choose up to an additional 4 subjects from a variety of academic and vocational courses, depending on appropriate individual challenge, preferred learning style and future aspirations.

To support pupils with their subject choices, we publish a detailed subject guidance booklet, run an evening Options Event for parents and pupils, run ‘taster’ lessons, meet with all Year 8 pupils individually, and discuss future career possibilities, aspirations and subject requirements within the PD curriculum.

Pupils are taking the following Option subjects at GCSE:

Art Business Studies  
Citizenship Computer Science Dance
Drama Food Preparation and Nutrition French
Geography German Graphics
Health and Social Care History Home Languages
Mandarin Media Studies     Music
Physical Education (PE) Design & Technology: Resistant Materials Psychology
Religious Studies Spanish Textiles

Tom Goodenough
Head of School

@DidcotGirls04:38 PM - 25th January, 2020 What a phenomenal performance by such a talented and amazing group of girls this morning at the South East Regional Netball Final! 🎉 Making our U16s Top 6 in the South East Region 🏐 Read more
@DidcotGirls07:50 PM - 24th January, 2020 A massive congratulations to Luisa, Year 7, who got a merit in her Grade 4 Piano!
@DidcotGirls03:40 PM - 24th January, 2020 Year 7 getting to grips with microcomputers at today's KS3 Science Great work girls! Read more
@DidcotGirls12:18 AM - 24th January, 2020 About to watch at The Oxford New Theatre with this lovely bunch of dancers 😊 Read more
@DidcotGirls12:18 AM - 24th January, 2020 A lesson of doubles for me today! Double class volleyball 🏐 with year 7, and they were phenomenal using ‘thinking me’ to collaborate as a team 👌 Read more
@DidcotGirls12:17 AM - 24th January, 2020 You'll all be ready to smash those exams once is finished with you! Have a great day ❤️ P.S... Looks like Cammy colour coordinated his shirt with the school blazers - he fits right in!
@DidcotGirls12:17 AM - 24th January, 2020 Year 11 are laughing in the face of exams with Cameron from Tree of Knowledge. Brilliant stuff! Read more
@DidcotGirls10:43 PM - 23rd January, 2020 There's a great buzz about vocabulary at today! Thank you to for presenting in briefing this morning and to the Media, Drama and MFL departments, who have already been in touch about good practice! We are proud to be a word-curious school.
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