Staff
Subject Leader
- Mrs E Juodelaite-Cepukaviciene (Head of Business Studies)
Subject Teachers
- Mrs N Crouch (Assistant Principal)
- Mr M Kusi (Teacher of Business Studies)
An Introduction to Business
Business is all around us. From local independent enterprises to global organisations, businesses make decisions every day about customers, finance, people and operations. Studying Business helps pupils understand how these decisions are made, how organisations grow and succeed, and how business activity shapes the world around us.
At our school, pupils begin their GCSE Business journey in Year 9, providing them with an extended introduction to key business concepts and the skills needed for success at GCSE. This early start allows pupils to develop confidence in applying commercial knowledge, analysing real-world scenarios and making informed business judgements.
Our curriculum follows the AQA GCSE Business specification and is carefully sequenced to build secure knowledge before developing application, analysis and evaluation skills. Pupils begin with Business in the Real World, exploring business ownership, aims, stakeholders and growth, before studying the key functional areas of Marketing, Finance, Business Operations and Human Resources. They then consider wider influences such as technology, legislation, ethics and the economy, learning how these factors affect business decision-making and performance.
Throughout the course, pupils engage with contemporary business issues and real-world case studies, developing valuable skills in problem-solving, communication, numerical analysis and decision-making. Teaching is closely aligned with the structure of the AQA GCSE examinations, ensuring pupils are well prepared to apply their knowledge in a range of business contexts.
Business Studies offers excellent progression opportunities beyond GCSE. In our Sixth Form, students can continue their studies through either AQA A-Level Business or the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business, allowing them to choose a pathway that best suits their interests, strengths and future aspirations. These qualifications provide an excellent foundation for university study, apprenticeships and careers in business, finance, marketing, management and entrepreneurship and any other career paths.
By the end of their Business education journey, pupils leave with a strong understanding of how organisations operate, the confidence to evaluate business decisions, and the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive world. All study is linked to real life examples.