Open Evening - Thursday 17 September 2026
Look around our school, talk to staff and students and hear from the Headteacher, Mr Simon Wade. He will give presentations throughout the evening when the hall is full, starting from 5:30pm.
Business
Inspiring the next generation of aspiring entrepreneurs
Business at Beckfoot School aims to develop young business students and knowledgeable entrepreneurs. The course at GCSE level aims for students to understand key business concepts, business terminology, business objectives, the integrated nature of business activity and the impact of business on individuals and wider society.
The planned and specialised delivery of the specifications gives students the opportunity to explore real life business issues and how businesses work enabling them to utilise this knowledge in their next steps.
Enrichment
Coming soon!
Assessment
Students will be assessed by two exams, both worth 50% of their final grade. Formative assessment and mock exams throughout the course will monitor pupil progress and inform further teaching and learning.
KS4 Specification
Careers
Business and economics are at the heart of modern day global industry and technology. This department embraces the opportunities to engage in with real life experiences and prepares our students for the myriad of active and influential organisations around the world.
Curriculum Overview
| Year | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Enterprise and entrepreneurship Spotting a business opportunity | Putting a business idea into practice Making the business effective | Understanding external influences |
| Year 11 | Growing the business Making marketing decisions | Making operational decisions Making financial decisions Making human resources decisions | Revision of all learning from the start of the course |