Core lessons 

Students continue their RPE learning journey at Key Stage 4 by grappling with big philosophical questions through a multitude of lenses. Our two main areas of focus are ‘What is the meaning of life?’ and ‘Can I know if God exists?’, allowing our students to further discuss questions of meaning and their place in the world. 

Following this core curriculum supports our students in accessing the AQA Philosophy A Level. 

GCSE AQA Religious Studies A 

For our students who choose to take RPE as a GCSE option, we start with an in-depth study of Islam. This is studied alongside the main religious tradition of Great Britain, Christianity. Students also apply what they have learnt throughout their learning journey to four themed topics – crime and punishment, relationships and families, peace and conflict, and religion and life. 

This GCSE gives our students a good grounding for further study of AQA Philosophy A Level.