Courses
At Boston High School, we are committed to providing clarity and transparency about the courses your child is studying. This section is designed to help students, parents and guardians understand the qualifications being worked towards, including the exam boards and specification codes that govern each subject. These details are essential for accessing official resources, understanding assessment structures, and supporting students throughout their academic journey.
Below, you will find comprehensive lists of the subjects offered at GCSE and A-Level, along with their corresponding specification codes and exam boards. These codes are particularly useful if you wish to explore official syllabuses, past papers, or revision materials on the exam boards’ websites, and for your convenience we have included links that take you directly to the course page on the relevant exam board website.
GCSE Subjects 2025–2026
| Subject | Specification Code | Exam Board | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design — Fine Art | 8202 | AQA | Course Page |
| Art & Design — Photography | 8206 | AQA | Course Page |
| Biology (Higher) | 8461 | AQA | Course Page |
| Business Studies | 1BS0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Chemistry (Higher) | 8462 | AQA | Course Page |
| Computer Science | J277 | OCR | Course Page |
| Design & Technology (D&T) | 1DT0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| English Literature | 1ET0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Food Preparation & Nutrition | J309 | OCR | Course Page |
| Geography | 8035 | AQA | Course Page |
| History | 1HI0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Mathematics (Higher) | 1MA1 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Mathematics (Foundation) | J560 | OCR | Course Page |
| Further Maths (Level 2 Certificate) | 8365 | AQA | Course Page |
| Music | 1MU0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Physical Education | 8582 | AQA | Course Page |
| Physics (Higher) | 8463 | AQA | Course Page |
| Religious Studies A | 8062 | AQA | Course Page |
| Combined Science: Trilogy | 8464 | AQA | Course Page |
| Sociology | 8192 | AQA | Course Page |
| Spanish | 8692 | AQA | Course Page |
| French | 8658 | AQA | Course Page |
A-Level Subjects 2025–2026
| Subject | Specification Code | Exam Board | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design — Fine Art | 7202 | AQA | Course Page |
| Art & Design — Photography | 7206 | AQA | Course Page |
| Biology | 7402 | AQA | Course Page |
| Business Studies | 9BS0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Chemistry (Year 12) | 7405 | AQA | Course Page |
| Chemistry (Year 13) | H432A | OCR | Course Page |
| English Language | H470 | OCR | Course Page |
| English Literature | H472 | OCR | Course Page |
| Geography | 9GE0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Government & Politics (Year 12) | 7152 | AQA | Course Page |
| Government & Politics (Year 13) | 9PL0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Health & Social Care AAQ (Year 12) | H125 | OCR (Cambridge) | Course Page |
| Health & Social Care CTEC (Year 13) | 05831 | OCR (Cambridge) | Course Page |
| History | 7042 | AQA | Course Page |
| Mathematics | 9MA0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Maths Studies L3 Certificate (Core Maths) | 1350 | AQA | Course Page |
| Media Studies | A680QS | WJEC Eduqas | Course Page |
| Music | A660PA | WJEC Eduqas | Course Page |
| Physical Education & Sport | 7582 | AQA | Course Page |
| Physics | 7408B | AQA | Course Page |
| Product Design | 9DT0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Psychology | 9PS0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |
| Religious Studies | H573 | OCR | Course Page |
| Sociology | 7192 | AQA | Course Page |
| Spanish | 7692 | AQA | Course Page |
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| Polish | 7687 | AQA | Course Page |
| Russian | 9RU0 | Pearson Edexcel | Course Page |