Key Stage 3 and 4 Options

Key Stage 3

In Years 7, 8 and 9 students study: 

English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies, PSHE, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, PE, Art, Music, ICT, DT (Food, Product Design and Textiles).  

In Year 9, Science is taught as 3 separate subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). 

Key Stage 4

In Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) students work towards a maximum of 10 subjects including a Core of English Language, English Literature, Maths (and Further Maths if appropriate), Religious Studies, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.  

This is supplemented by option courses from the following: Art (Fine/Photography), ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness Award, Business, Child Development, Computer Science, Dance, Drama, Geography, History, Modern Languages (French and Spanish), Media Studies, Music, PE, Technology (Engineering, Product Design, Textiles), Food Preparation & Nutrition. 

All students continue to follow non-examined Core PE and PSHE. 

Full details of all studied by our current Year 10 and 11 students can be found below in The Key Stage 4 Courses Booklet. A printable version can be found here or you may wish to view the online version below:

Year 9 Options Information Evening takes place on 23rd February 2026 and the deadline for choosing options is 23rd March 2026.