2025 OPTIONS PROCESS
Every student will have a core offer of subjects that are compulsory to all Key Stage 4 students; these are:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Maths
- Science – for the majority of students this will be double science which equates to two GCSEs. Students can study triple science by selecting this as one of their option choices.
In addition, all students will continue to have core PE and PSHE & RE lessons every week; these are non-GCSE subjects but are compulsory.
Students will have to choose four different option subjects. All students must choose at least one of the following subjects – Triple Science, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Geography and History.
Students are also advised that in order to study for Higher Education such as university, some courses require students to cover the subjects needed for The English Baccalaureate. This means students should study both a language and a humanities subject. This will be discussed at the options evening.
Year 9 Option Evening 5 – 7pm
On Thursday 6th February we are holding our option evening. We would like all parents, carers and students to arrive at 5pm. The evening will start with a presentation about Key Stage 4 options, and then you will be free to talk to teachers in our ‘Options Marketplace’.
KS4 OPTIONS PROCESS – KEY DATES FOR YEAR 9 STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Monday 20th January
Assembly by Mr Holland to Year 9 students: ‘How the Options Process works’.
Tuesday 21st – 24th January
Assemblies by faculty and department leaders to Year 9 students.
Thursday 6th February
Year 9 Options Evening 5-7pm
Monday 24th February
Deadline for options forms completed online
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s tutor.
2025 OPTIONS BOOKLET:
Year 9 students should use this booklet as a guide to help them decide about their options.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YjzuJChBMKhu-nrb64CuFhTBgQmkoI1YOqpB1nMty60/edit?usp=sharing
2025 OPTIONS PRESENTATION:
Videos & Presentations for each subject are also available below:
Art/3D Art: https://youtu.be/vl0hwLIN6us
Computer Science:
Dance: https://youtu.be/NMuum8_Ubeg
Drama: https://youtu.be/5yPk3829V64
Design Technology: https://youtu.be/pe5I6OHtBEo
Double or Triple Science: https://youtu.be/UzD2SiqgmFk
GCSE PE: https://youtu.be/x2VXeUqK0s8
Geography: https://youtu.be/CGliMWxQLig
History: https://youtu.be/xqkHlx9fn2w
Media Studies: https://youtu.be/B3jQrdBgCGQ
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): https://youtu.be/9LahdPV3AFU
Music:
Religion & Ethics: https://youtu.be/ckjf8DSNwrQ
Sports Studies: https://youtu.be/5NG2EF6TFqE