Welcome to the Year 9 Options process​

 

This page provides all the essential information you and your family need to make informed and ambitious choices for GCSE study.

 

We are committed to supporting every student in making decisions that reflect our core values of Ambition, Community, and Respect.
 

· Ambition: We encourage students to challenge themselves and aim high when selecting their options, thinking carefully about their future goals and aspirations.
 

· Community: Families play a vital role in this decision-making process. The resources available here, including downloadable documents and video presentations, are designed to help both students and parents feel informed and supported when making these important choices together.
 

· Respect: We ensure that every student’s choices are valued and considered carefully as part of the options process.

 

Key Information:
 

· All students will attend an Options Assembly on Wednesday 8th January 2025 to launch the process
 

· All families will receive the Options Booklet and have access to the online subject presentations from Monday 13th January 2025
 

· All students will study English Language, English Literature, Maths and Science (Core Subjects)
 

· Students will complete an Initial Interest Form where they will select and rank the subjects they wish to study in Years 10 and 11
 

· At least one subject must be chosen from Geography, History, French, or Spanish to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum
 

· An Options Evening will be held on Thursday 30th January for Parents/Carers and Students. This evening will including a Headteacher Presentation, Department Visits and 1:1 Option Advisor Meeting
 

· Option choices will be selected at the Options Evening or submitted via a Microsoft Form, which will be sent to parents by text message
 

· The deadline for selection and submission is Friday 14th February 2025.
 

Below you will find a link to our Options Booklet, the slides from the Student Assembly (08.01.25) and subject information videos. Please take time to process the range of information and guidance available, we do welcome conversations with parents/carers during the process and will do our best to answer queries quickly. At each stage in the process, you will be kept informed. Do not hesitate to contact Mr Harrison, Year 9 Guidance Manager, or Mr Houghton, Year 9 Progress Leader, with any queries.