Year 9 GCSE Options

Selecting GCSE options is an important time for Year 9 students as they are about to make a decision that will determine the subjects they will study for the next two years and may influence their future education. This page outlines some key dates for pupils and their families, as well as providing additional information on the courses we offer at GCSE.

Important dates

15th January: GCSE taster hour
29th January: Students receive options pack
29th January: Options evening
6th February: Options submission deadline

Subject specifications
To find out more about the subjects on offer you can view the exam board specifications below:

GCSE Art & Design: Fine Art - AQA

GCSE Art & Design: Photography - AQA

GCSE Biology - AQA (part of Triple Science option) GCSE Business Studies - AQA GCSE Chemistry - AQA (part of Triple Science option) GCSE Combined Science - AQA GCSE Computer Science - OCR GCSE Design and Technology - AQA GCSE Drama - AQA GCSE English Language - AQA GCSE English Literature - AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition - AQA GCSE French - AQA GCSE Geography - AQA GCSE History - AQA GCSE Mathematics - OCR GCSE Media studies - Eduqas GCSE Music - Eduqas GCSE Physical Education - AQA GCSE Physics - AQA (part of Triple Science option) GCSE Religious Studies - AQA You can also find out more information on how we deliver the curriculum in the curriculum by year section of our website.