Our KS4 options process will begin on Wednesday 4th February. You can see full details about the process, the specific dates and times below:

The Process

The decisions concerning which subjects to follow in Years 10 and 11 are very important ones. 

Students, parents/carers and teachers must work together to make the most appropriate decisions. 

The process should provide opportunities for both information-giving and discussion so that informed choices can be made.

Wednesday
4th February

KS4 Options Assembly and communication to Parents/Carers

Monday
9th February

KS4 - Year 10 Courses of Study and Subject Information Booklet 2026 Available 

This booklet provides an explanation to parents/carers/students about the process, the choices available, how the selection process will operate and an opportunity to start reading more about different subjects. 

If you have additional questions for Curriculum Leaders please
feel free to contact them at school.

PLEASE SEE THE BOOKLET HERE

Thursday
12th February

Online Videos Available

Introductory video from Mr Haycocks

Overview video from Mr Holland

Subject details video from subject leaders

PLEASE SEE THE VIDEOS HERE

Thursday
26th February to Tuesday
10th March

Option Choice Interviews
with Form Tutor, Head of House or member of SLT during school day.

Parents/Carers will be invited.

Friday
27th February

Year 9 Tracking Reports Issued to Parents/Carers

An up-to-date report giving assessment results/attitude to both learning,
as well as additional information where applicable to support decision making.

Thursday
12th March

Year 9 Parents’ Evening -  4pm to 7pm

An opportunity to discuss current performance and future potential.

(Please note that Parents' Evening booking information
will be shared on Synergy in early March)

Thursday
12th March

KS4 Options Form Available

Thursday
26th March

Online Options Preference Form Return Date

Nb: The option to continue studying a Modern Foreign Language and therefore
following the EBACC suite of qualifications to GCSE is open to all students.

Most students will have an MFL subject as a fixed part of their curriculum
based on prior attainment and progress. For a minority of students it will be optional.

All students will complete the same form regardless of
whether they are on the MFL pathway or not.

April/May

Options Preference Forms Processed

Follow-up with individual students as required.

June

Notification

Parents/Carers/Students notified of subjects, confirmation of teaching groups.