The Corbet School is a mixed secondary school located in Baschurch in the English county of Shropshire.
Originally known as Baschurch Secondary Modern School, later the school became comprehensive and went on to gain specialist status as a Technology College. In September 2011 The Corbet School converted to academy status.
The Corbet School offers GCSEs and Cambridge Nationals as programmes of study for pupils.
Lessons All Year 7 pupils will be allocated a language to study (French or Spanish). They will study the chosen language for the rest of school resulting in a GCSE qualification at the end of Year 11.
Years 7-9 curriculum includes: English Maths Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry) French or Spanish History Geography PSHE Physical Education Religious Education Design Technology (Product Design, Textiles, Food) Art and Design Music Drama ICT
At the end of Year 9 all students must take: Maths English (Language and Literature) Combined Science French or Spanish
Plus choose three options for GCSEs in Spring Term of Year 9 from: Physical Education Design and Technology Engineering Art and Design Religious Studies Triple Science Geography History Music Drama Computer Science Creative iMedia Health and Social Care Hospitality and Catering
KS4 students also continue PSHE and PE (non-GCSE).
Attendance statistics Academic Year 2018-19 Attendance: 95.05% Unauthorised absence: 0.4% Authorised absence: 4.1%
Notable former pupils
Colin Bloomfield, broadcaster Suzanne Evans, politician Scott Quigley, footballer Calum Ferrie, footballer Chris Chittell, actor
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