The KS4 Subject Pathways Brochure and the subject videos should provide you and your child with all the information you need to make these informed choices. There are also contact details, within the booklet, should you need more information on a specific subject. Your son/daughter will also be given a personalised options form.

Broad and Balanced Curriculum

The National Curriculum requires pupils to do a broad range of subjects which are compulsory. These are Mathematics, English, Science, Physical Education, and Aspire (RSHE, PSCHE, SMSC, RE). Pupils are then able to choose 4 options one of which must be a Humanities subject either History or Geography.

The English Baccalaureate

The English Baccalaureate is not a standalone qualification but is made up of 5 GCSE subjects. Pupils who study the English Baccalaureate will study the National Curriculum subjects, a language (French or German) and a humanities subject (History or Geography). They will then have a choice of 2 other option subjects from a range of GCSE and vocational qualifications.

Choices

We will always try to give your son/daughter his/her first preference choices. Occasionally, this is not possible and if this is the case it will require further discussion.

KS4 Options Presentations

Presentations by our subject leaders can be viewed below. Please refer to the options available to you on your options form and watch each relevant subject presentation before making the final decision on what subjects you’d like to take.

Before you start though, please watch the below video about ‘Making Choices’ presented by Mr Wright.

Pathways & Careers

Core Subjects

These are subjects everyone must study.

Options Subjects

These are the subjects that can be chosen from to study at GCSE.