In Key Stage 4, all students study GCSE English Language, English Literature, GCSE Maths, GCSE Science plus three option subjects over one or three years. In Year 11, there will be an opportunity to study one more option subject, in one year, or catch up. When choosing their option students must study at least one of these five subjects: French, Spanish, History, Geography or Computer Science. To achieve an EBacc pass, they must have level 4 passes in GCSE English (Language or Literature), GCSE Maths, GCSE Science (double or triple award Science or Computer Science), a humanity that is GCSE History or Geography. and GCSE French, Spanish or other GCSE Language. Students take the first one of these exams in year 9, and do an alternative option in year 10 and year 11.