KS4 Options

During Year 9 all students select their preferences for the qualifications they wish to work towards at Key Stage 4. The vast majority of students are encouraged to choose the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects in addition to choosing options from a wide variety of Key Stage 4 subjects.

The Academy’s options process ensures that all students follow a curriculum that is right for them, while remaining as broad and academically rich as possible.

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Options Booklet

Options Subject Information Evening

In the spring term, there will be an event for students to attend with their parents and carers where they will be able to speak to option subject teachers who will be able to have more detailed conversations about what each GCSE entails.

This will take place on Thursday 16th January from 4.30pm-6.00pm

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The Options Process

After Year 9 parents evening, students and their families will be invited to consider their options preferences carefully and complete an Options Preferences Form.

During the second half of the spring term, all students will be invited to a short meeting with a Senior Leader where they will indicate their preferences, recieve advice if necessary, and finalise their options preferences.

Options will be confirmed in the summer term, subject to changes to the timetable.

 

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Useful Articles to help you make your choices

 

Year 9 Options from CXK: https://www.cxk.org/blog/year-9-options-2024/

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Useful Videos to help you make your choices

	How to choose your exam subjects wisely for the future you want  Think about the job you might like to do, or the kind of work environment you eventually want to be in, as this could inform your option choices.
	GCSE Options: Everything you need to know about choosing your GCSE subjects Picking your GCSE options is an exciting time. Here’s a quick guide about compulsory subjects, what you can choose, and more to help you make your decision.
	Myths about choosing your options: Busted!  When you choose your options, everyone has an opinion! We help you find out what’s true and what’s just a myth – with the help of a bit of comedy.
	What I wish I’d known before choosing my options Recent secondary students open up about what they wish they’d known when they chose their options.