Year 9 Options
In year 9 you’ll need to pick subjects you’ll study in year 10 and 11.
Download a copy of these slides here.
You can also get a copy of the 'Options Booklet' here.
What are the choices available?
All students will study…
- English Literature (taught in your English lessons, worth 1 GCSE)
- English Language (taught in your English lessons, worth 1 GCSE)
- Mathematics (taught in your Maths lessons, worth 1 GCSEs)
- Science Combined (taught in your Science lessons, worth 2 GCSEs)
- PE (there are no exams or certificates for this – it’s for your health and wellbeing)
- Religion & Worldviews (there are no exams or certificates for this)
- PSHE (there are no exams or certificates for this)
Most students will need to study a language...
- Spanish, French or Urdu (Whichever one you studied in KS3)
Most students will choose between history and geography...
- History GCSE
- Geography GCSE
Students will then choose 2 from:
- Art
- Business Studies
- Music
- Sport
- Child Development
- Food and Cookery
- Creative iMedia
- Drama
- Product Design
What else do I need to think about?
Try to think about your long-term plans.
Here are some useful websites to help you think about careers and Post-16 options.