Key Stage 4 Options

On this page you'll find useful information and films to help you choose your options for Year 10. We look forward to supporting you with this process and offering advice with your next steps.

School options booklet

Our School Options Booklet is designed to guide students and parents through the important process of selecting GCSE subjects for Key Stage 4. It provides essential information on core and optional subjects, course content, assessment methods, and guidance to help students make informed choices based on their strengths, interests, and future aspirations. Download your booklet here.

Online parent teams webinar video

This video contains information about the available option subjects and the HAB process of selecting GCSE options hosted by Mrs Hall and Mrs McFadden. Click here to view webinar.

Key events

Year 9 Options Timeline 2026

Activity	Date	Programme
Subject Assemblies	January /February	Students will receive a series of assemblies from the heads of department and faculties about what the subject option is like to study and future study and employment options.
Online Parent Teams Meeting: Introduction to the Options process	Wednesday February 11^th 5.30pm	Parents are invited to attend an online introduction. We will share information about the available options subjects and the HAB process of selecting GCSE options.
Yr 9 Parent Evenings	Thursday 26^th February	Parents and students will receive reports of their current progress in subjects. Conversations about strengths and areas for development will guide and support students in their GCSE options process.
Options Evening / Options Deadline	Tuesday 24^th March 5-6.30pm	Students and parents are invited to the academy to make their final choices. Students and parents will meet with members of the senior leadership team to make final decisions.
Offers will be confirmed	June 2026	Letters will be sent home confirming the options that students will study for GCSE from 2026-2028.