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I/GCSE Options

Academic Pathways and I/GCSE Programme at St Hugh’s

St Hugh’s School provides an outstanding academic foundation for pupils preparing for GCSEs or IGCSEs and future sixth form entry. We work closely with leading independent and maintained sixth forms across the UK to ensure every pupil receives expert guidance and successfully transitions to the next stage of their education. Pupils leave St Hugh’s with a strong understanding of their academic strengths, interests, and future study pathways.

Our broad and balanced academic programme is designed to support both depth and exploration. Pupils study a wide range of subjects, enabling them to build on existing strengths while discovering new areas of interest. With small class sizes, specialist teaching, and a warm, supportive environment, St Hugh’s offers a level of personalised academic and pastoral care that is often not possible in larger schools. This unique blend of academic rigour and an extended, nurturing childhood creates a distinctive and highly supportive learning environment.

We set clear expectations for the number of I/GCSE qualifications pupils will study, while maintaining flexibility to tailor subject choices where it is in the best interests of each individual child. Our approach ensures that every pupil follows a programme that supports their ambitions, strengths, and wellbeing.

Learning at St Hugh’s extends far beyond the classroom. Pupils benefit from a rich co-curricular programme including drama, music, sport, and creative arts. Whether on stage, in the music room, or on the sports field, pupils develop confidence, teamwork, creativity, resilience, and adaptability—skills essential for success in school and later life.

I/GCSE Curriculum

All pupils study a core curriculum alongside a choice of optional subjects:

Core Subjects:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Science can be taken as either Double Award Science or as three separate sciences.

Optional Subjects (choose four or five):

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Design Technology
  • Drama
  • Food Preparation and Nutrition
  • French
  • Geography
  • Global Citizenship
  • History
  • Latin
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Religious Studies
  • Spanish
  • Textiles

For further information about each subject, please refer to our I/GCSE Options handbook.