Year 9 Options

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There are some elements of the Key Stage 4 curriculum that are compulsory, students do not get a choice. Everyone will study English, Mathematics and Science.

Students will be set by ability for these subjects which will lead in most cases to five GCSE passes in English Language, English Literature, Science (Double Award) and Mathematics.

To complete the compulsory element of the curriculum there are two non-examinable subjects, Physical Education and Lifeskills (looking after the preparation for life beyond school, including careers education). Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development of students is also promoted as part of the curriculum in lessons, along with Citizenship that is also delivered by Collapsed Days.

The compulsory elements of the curriculum will account for 36 out of 60 lessons of the timetable which runs over two weeks.

(If PE is chosen from one of the option blocks there will be additional lessons in the subject leading to a full GCSE examination or equivalent qualification).

To fill up the remainder of their timetable students will choose from two blocks of subjects.

Students will end up following one subject from Option A and three subjects from Option B.

With such a wide choice available we cannot guarantee that all students will be able to follow their first choice, we do not know what is possible until we receive all the students’ requests.