Some students will also take Spanish as a compulsory subject.
Please note that some subjects have entry criteria that students have to meet before they are accepted, and certain combinations of subjects will not be possible due to timetabling constraints. Students will choose five subjects in priority order and the school will consider their preferences, and progress in them, before making the final decision.
Before making their choices, students should research the courses in their Year 9 Options Booklet and seek teachers' advice on which subjects are best for them.Subjects should not be chosen because of friends, or because a student likes the current teacher.
A mix of GCSE and vocational courses are available. In most GCSE qualifications, coursework no longer exists so students must work hard to learn all the information in preparation for their Summer Exams. Vocational courses have assignments that require completing over time, but also have an exam unit too.
To read more about the Options Process, download our Year 9 Options Booklets below:
Options Booklet 2025 - With Spanish
Options Booklet 2025 - Without Spanish