The Department

Our students have the opportunity to study Construction at Key Stage 4 and 5.

The courses we offer are BTEC First Certificate and BTEC First Diploma Level 2 in Construction.

The subject was first introduced in September 2005.
The BTEC First Certificate in Construction was offered to Year 10 students.
In the first year 24 students started the course.
In 2006 35 Year 10 students took up places.
In 2007 we had our first Year 12 intake studying the BTEC First Diploma in Construction. 6 students enrolled.
The new Construction Building (CN2) was completed in autumn 2008, allowing students to take part in practical lessons in all weathers.
By 2009 the intake had increased to 50 Year 11 and 14 Year 12 students. The Department also won The Good School Guides Award for Construction.
In 2010 the Construction students achieved a 94% Pass rate, with many gaining Distinction and Distinction* grades. These are equivalent to two grade A and A* GCSE's.
From September 2010 we have taught the new BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Construction and the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction. The new course includes many more units and allows us to give more varied practical opportunities to the students.