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Year 9 Options


You should consult widely to help you make informed choices – for example with Subject Teachers, Tutors and Directors of Learning. Parents also have an important role to play in advising students – after all they know you best of all!

Our options have been designed to give you maximum choice and flexibility whilst also ensuring that we equip you with the skills needed for your future careers.

 Year 9 Options prospectus

Year 9 Options Booklet 2023-2024


At KS4 students have a compulsory curriculum of:

  • GCSE English Literature and English Language
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • GCSE Combined Science
  • GCSE Religious Studies
  • Core PE

Students will select three options through the different pathways outlined in our prospectus. The courses we offer are:

  • GCSE Art and Design - Fine Art
  • GCSE Business Studies
  • GCSE Computer Science
  • GCSE Design Technology (Timbers)
  • GCSE Drama
  • GCSE French
  • GCSE Geography
  • GCSE History
  • BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care
  • GCSE Physical Education (PE)
  • GCSE Psychology
  • GCSE Media
  • GCSE Music
  • BTEC Tech Award in Sport
  • GCSE Triple Science (replacing Combined Science)
  • GCSE Photography
  • GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
  • GCSE Spanish
  • We also support and offer a range of GCSE Home languages
Year 9 Options Evening

Our options evening is designed to provide all Year 9 students and their parents/carers with key information, advice and guidance to make informed choices when selecting their GCSE courses.

One parent/carer should join their Year 9 child to attend a talk to explain the Options Process and then to visit up to six 15 minute subject tasters to support this next step in their academic journey.