Options Process

2024 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, many 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 18th January 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’. Part of the evening is also a 5 minute appointment with a member of the senior leadership team to discuss options and ensure your child is on the right pathway for their GCSEs. Bookings are now open via the portal as usual. You only need one appointment with one member of SLT, it does not matter which member of staff you book with.