Options

Our options process for year 9 runs in January and February each school year. Students learn about the subjects they can take, and about the implications for their future education and careers of the choices they make.

The subjects on offer and the rules around choices can change from year to year. The school’s governing body approves the subjects offered and the curriculum structure each year. If you are thinking ahead to year 9 in 2024, it is important that you do not assume that the subjects and process will be the same as it was in 2023.

The subjects we offered to our mainstream students in 2023 were:

Art: Fine Art
Art: 3D Art
Art: Textiles
Computer Science
Creative iMedia
Drama
Design Technology
French
GCSE PE
Geography
History
Hospitality and Catering
German
Music
Media Studies
Religious Studies
Separate (‘triple’) Science
Spanish

In 2023, students chose four option subjects. All students, other than those based in Learning Support, are required to take either history or geography and are strongly encouraged to study a modern foreign language. We believe that these English Baccalaureate subjects help develop an understanding of the world and develop academic skills.

We will work with students based in Learning Support to design a bespoke curriculum for each student. Some additional options are offered to students based in Learning Support:

Cooking
ASDAN Life Skills challenge
John Muir Award
Creative arts

Our 2024 options book will be available to download in early 2024.