During January, Year 9 students will be asked to make decisions about the GCSE subjects they would like to study in years 10 and 11. These are important decisions and will determine the curriculum that each individual will follow during their next two years in school.
Key dates for the process are listed below:
Thursday 8th January – Year 9 Options Evening 17:00 – 19:15
Thursday 15th January – Year 9 Subject Progress Evening for 9SG, 9JC, 9NC, 9LA, 9LW
Thursday 22nd January – Year 9 Subject Progress Evening for 9SB, 9CT, 9HF, 9CP
Thursday 29th January – Final deadline for option forms to be submitted
Options Evening
To help parents and students understand more fully about the options available, we are holding a short open evening from 5.00pm to 7.15pm on Thursday 8th January. At 5.00pm and 6.45pm there will be presentations in the Hall to explain the options system. Between 5.00pm and 6.45pm, teachers from each subject area will be available to explain the nature and requirements of their courses and to answer questions. Parents choosing to attend the 5.00pm presentation will have until 6.45pm to visit subject areas and parents choosing to attend the 6.45pm presentation need to visit subject areas before the talk starts. Our Careers Advisor will also be available during the evening for anyone wishing to discuss career options and subject choices.
Below is a link to the presentation that will be given on options evening:
Options Evening Presentation 2025 – 2026
Options Booklet
Students will be provided with an “Options Booklet” prior to the options evening. This contains details about each subject, as well as key contacts. It will also contain the options form – students will complete their choices on this form and hand it into their form tutors.