Whether students dream of launching their own company, running their own business, climbing the corporate ladder, or simply want to understand how everyday businesses shape the world, Business is a great subject.  Students will gain real-world knowledge that has practical value in today’s modern world.

The Business Faculty offers Edexcel GCSE Business to KS4 students.  The course runs for 2 years.  In Y10 students explore how business ideas are born and what makes them succeed. Through engaging real-life case studies and hands-on activities students will understand consumer needs, use market research, analyse financial data, and calculate profit.

In Y11 students will learn how businesses grow, make marketing decisions, manage people and finances, and respond to changes in the economy, legislation, and advances in technology. This course offers a balance of creativity, commercial thinking and analytical skills. It builds the skills that employers value – problem-solving, communication, confidence, decision-making and critical thinking.