Year 9 Options 2024

What subjects are compulsory?

Double Science – 4 Periods per week
English Language/English Literature – 5 Periods per week
Mathematics – 4 Periods per week
History or Geography – 3 Periods per week
Physical Education (PE) – 1 Period per week
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE) – 1 Period per week

Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education (PSHE) – 1 Period per week

What are the option choices?

The remainder of the subjects on the timetable are then blocked in two groups. Each block contains a wide range of subjects, students choose one subject from each block. Students can find out about each of the subjects offered by reading the Options Booklet, attending the taster lessons in the week beginning Monday 4th March and communicating with staff who teach the subjects. Parents can stay informed of the subjects that students are thinking of taking; by discussing their choices and helping them to make decisions.

When will the final choices have to be made?

Year 9 parents will be invited to a parent consultation on Monday 18th March 2024, if you require additional assistance with your child’s choices. The option form needs to be completed and handed in by Friday 22nd March 2024.

Options Booklet 2024

Options Presentation for Parents and Carers (Feb, 2024)

Options Form 2024

You can download the options form for 2024 here:

 EBACC GUIDANCE FROM THE DFE

HELP YOUR CHILD MAKE THE BEST GCSE CHOICES