Sixth Form Open Evening - Thursday 6 November 2025

    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

    YearCycle 1Cycle 2Cycle 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