The Y9 options process is a major milestone in a student’s academic life. It is the first time that they can directly influence the subjects that they will study.
There is, necessarily, much information for students and parents to read, listen to, interpret and understand, but taking the time to do this will result in appropriate course requests being made, which in turn will encourage success.
The students in year 9 this year (September 2026 - July 27) will become the GCSE class of 2029. The year group that begins Y10 in September 2027 and completes their GCSEs in the Summer of 2029.
Information about the options process will be posted here as the year progresses.
Options Launch - Screen casts
General information about the curriculum, the options process as well as advice guidance and support...
| Intro | |
| Section 1 Our Key stage 4 Curriculum and Qualifications | Background information about our Keystage 4 curriculum, how qualifications compare to each other, grades sets explained, and an overview of assessments. |
| Section 2 The Options Process | An overview of our options process, key activities, important dates, blocks and how to submit course requests. |
| Section 3 Advice, Guidance & Support | Advice on how to approach making "good" choices; how to avoid common pitfalls and an overview of the support available. |
Course information
A course booklet will be published here in January
UCM course booklet
A course booklet and how to apply for these course will be published here in January
Options evening
Date: 2nd March 2027
More information relating to the evening will be published here in January
Subject Screen casts
Some subject areas have produced screen casts for their Ks4 courses, below are the screen casts that have been produced so far...
Business Studies - (updated 9th March 2026)
Media - (updated 9th March 2026)