GCSE Choices

Choosing Your GCSE Options

During this important stage in education, students begin to shape their future by selecting their GCSE subjects. For many, this is the first significant decision about their academic journey and making informed choices is key. 

GCSE Options at Key Stage 4

Our KS4 curriculum is flexible, challenging, and balanced, enabling students to achieve strong Progress 8/Attainment 8 outcomes while developing the skills needed for future study, careers, and lifelong learning. Most students study up to nine GCSEs.

Making GCSE Choices

Choosing GCSE subjects is an important step in shaping future pathways. Students should consider:

• Strengths – Subjects they achieve well in
• Interests – Subjects they enjoy
• Future Goals – Subjects linked to career or further study ambitions

This transition from KS3 to KS4 is an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation for future success.

Learning Pathways

The majority of students follow one of two pathways designed to support their interests and aspirations. 

Pathway 1: Green Pathway

Two guided choices + one open choice

• Guided Choice 1:French or Spanish (continuation of KS3 language)
• Guided Choice 2:Geography or History
• Open Choice:One from Art, Computer Science, Drama, Food & Nutrition, Geography, History, Music, PE, Textiles, Separate Science, Stats,  BTEC Sport

Pathway 2: Blue Pathway

One guided choice + two open choices

• Guided Choice: One from Geography, History, Separate Science, Computer Science, French, Spanish
• Open Choices: Two from Art, Drama, Computer Science, Food Technology, Geography, History, Music, PE, Textiles, BTEC Sport, French, Spanish, Stats

Support and Guidance

Students can access further information in the Year 9 Choices Guide, which outlines the core curriculum, option subjects, exam boards, and assessments. 

Additional support is available through assemblies, lessons, tutors, and the pastoral team. Students and parents are encouraged to ask questions and seek advice to ensure confident, informed decisions.

Year 9 Choices Evening Presentation 2026.pdf

We look forward to seeing every student thrive in their chosen subjects and celebrating their achievements in the years ahead.