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Curriculum Subjects

Key Stage 3: Years 7 and 8

We provide a range of subjects and learning opportunities for students in Years 7 and 8. 

Subjects
EnglishMathematicsScience
Art & DesignComputer ScienceFood Technology
Geography      HistoryMusic
Performing ArtsPersonal & Careers Development (PCD)Physical Education                
Religious Studies                 Spanish   

Year 9

We provide a range of subjects and learning opportunities for students in Year 9. 

Subjects
EnglishMathematicsScience
Personal & Careers Development (PCD)Physical Education      Art & Design     
Performing ArtsFood TechnologySpanish
GeographyComputer Science  Religious Studies     
History  

Key Stage 4: Years 10 and 11

Key Stage 4 is two years where students study a range of optional subjects alongside their core offer (Year 10 and 11). 

Core SubjectsPathway Subjects 
EnglishBusiness StudiesHealth & Social Care
MathsCitizenshipHistory
Science – Combined or TripleComputer ScienceMedia Studies
Personal & Career DevelopmentDanceReligious Studies
Physical EducationFood TechnologySociology
 GeographySport

Key Stage 5: Years 12 and 13

Students normally choose three subjects. 

Please visit the Sixth Form section for further details about studying at Bedford Academy Sixth Form.

Academic SubjectsVocational Subjects
BiologyBusiness
ChemistryCreative Media
Computer ScienceDance
English Language & LiteratureDrama
GeographyHealth & Social Care
HistoryICT
MathsSport Science 
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religious Studies   
Sociology
Spanish
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