Year 9 Options
In Year 9 students will choose the subjects they wish to study during Years 10 and 11.
All students will study the following core subjects:
- GCSE English language and GCSE English literature
- GCSE Mathematics
- GCSE Science
- Careers, Citizenship, Computer Science, Sex and Relationship Education
- Personal Development (PSHE)
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
Students will choose 4 optional subjects from those listed below. All are GCSE or equivalent qualifications:
| Humanities | Languages | The Arts | Design & Technology | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography History Citizenship RE | French Spanish *Additional Languages | Art Music Performing Arts (Drama) Performing Arts (Dance) | Engineering Design Technology Hospitality & Catering Textile Design | Enterprise (Business) Computer Science ICT – iMedia Hair & Beauty Health & Social Care Media Studies Sport |
*GCSEs in additional languages can be taken by students who can read, write and speak, with limited additional coaching, in the identified language.
To find out more about the subjects we are offering, please click on the subject boxes below. The links to the optional subjects include a short video, an overview and links to the exam board specification.
Combined Science
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Personal Development
Physical Education
Religious Education
Triple Science
Art and Design
Citizenship
Computer Science
Creative iMedia
Dance
Design and Technology
Drama
Engineering
Enterprise (Business)
French
Geography
Hair and Beauty Studies
Health and Social Care
History
Hospitality and Catering
Media Studies
Music
Religious Education
Spanish
Sport
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