Fast-track GCSE in Years 8 and 9 followed by Advanced Asset in KS4
The aims were to ensure that pupils achieve their full potential in French at KS4 and o encourage more pupils to move onto further study of French at sixth form and university. Results for the first 4 years of the fast-track were 100% A*-C.

Fast-track GCSE in Year 10
Given the large numbers at KS4 it was decided to tackle the problem of low take up into KS5. Despite many able linguists achieving a C grade or above, only a handful would elect to continue with A level French. Early entry GCSE at the end of Year 10 was available for a small group of students identified as 'more able', with progression to AS level in Year 11.