GCSE Options
In Year 9 students select up to 4 options subjects to continue into Key Stage 4.
Curriculum Pathways in Key Stage 4 (Year 10 & 11)
To ensure that the curriculum provided meets the needs of all students, our Year 9 Options process guides students into one of three curriculum pathways:
- Ebacc Pathway – ensures a broad and rigorous academic curriculum that includes the study of at least one Modern Foreign Language
- Open Pathway – provides a wide choice of subjects based on a broad academic foundation
- Success Pathway – a highly personalised curriculum designed to support students’ wider needs
Core Curriculum
All students will study:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Science Trilogy (unless opting for Separate Science)
- Physical Education (non-examined)
All students also continue with our Personal Development curriculum which includes SMSC, PSHE, RE, Careers and Relationships, Sex and Health Education.
Optional Subjects
Students may choose from a wide range of additional subjects alongside their Core Curriculum.
History
Spanish
Art
Music
Food Preparation & Nutrition
Sport Studies
Religious Studies
Geography
Separate Sciences
Drama
Design Technology
Information Technologies
Dance
French
Computer Science
Performing Arts
Creative iMedia
Business
Physical Education
Key Stage 4 Options Process (Year 9)
In Year 9, students take part in the Options process in order to choose from a range of additional subjects to accompany their Core Curriculum. We aim to ensure that students, parents and carers are able to make well-informed decisions with the guidance of support of teachers and senior leaders. Please take some time to look through the information below when discussing your child's future choices.
2025 Options Booklet
Optional Subjects- Information Videos
To assist students in making their choices we have created a set of short information videos giving an overview of key information about the qualifications available.
Art
Business
Computer Science
Creative iMedia
Design Technology
Drama
French & Spanish
Food Preparation & Nutrition
Geography
History
Information Technologies
Music
PE, Sport & Dance
Performing Arts
Religious Studies
Separate Science
