Over the next few months, students in Year 9 will be choosing some of the subjects that they will study in Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4), these subjects are referred to as their Options. Below is an overview of the Options Process.
Key Dates
Thursday 26th February 2026– Initial Assembly for Year 9
Brief introduction to the Options Process and an opportunity to select some subjects to try on Options Taster Day.
Monday 9th March 2026 – Options Taster Day
An opportunity for students to try out some subjects, see which ones they like (and maybe see which ones they don’t like!).
Tuesday 10th March 2026 – Options Booklet issued via the school website
Subject specific information, including course content, assessment structure, and exam board, for all the subjects offered at Key Stage 4.
Thursday 12th March 2026 – In Person Options Information Evening from 5.45pm
Advice and information for parents and students regarding the overall options process.
The evening will be held in school. There will be a brief presentation in the theatre to outline the options process and then an opportunity for students and parents to speak with teaching staff about specific subjects more information to follow next half-term with details of the evening.
This is always a popular event, so we will be running three time slots organised by tutor groups, to ensure the evening runs smoothly. The times for each presentation are below:
- 5:50pm Presentation – 9A, 9B and 9C
- 6:15pm Presentation – 9D and 9E
- 6:40pm Presentation – 9F and 9G
9A – Mrs Woodward
9B – Miss O’Donnell
9C – Mr Plackett
9D – Mr Menhinnitt
9E – Miss Dorrity
9F – Mr Evans
9G – Dr Lisewski-Hobson & Mr Tonkin
The evening will be held in school, there will be a brief presentation in the theatre to outline the Options Process and then an opportunity for students and parents to speak with teaching staff about specific subjects – more information to follow half-term.
Thursday 12th March – Friday 20th March 2026 – Options Selection Window
Options Selection Form issued for completion by parents. The form will be available on the school website. The deadline for completion is Friday 20th March 2026.
This is an important process, and we will ensure that you have all the information and guidance needed, to fully support your child. We look forward to seeing you at the Options Information Evening event, on Thursday 12th March 2026.