Optional Subjects


What are the Optional Subjects?

Students must choose History or Geography and two optional subjects to study alongside the core subjects.

Clicking on the subject names below will take you to further information about each course.

GCSE Courses

Vocational Courses

Art

Astronomy

Business

Computer Science

Dance

D and T - Product Design

Drama

Food Preparation and Nutrition

Geography

History

Music

PRE

Sociology

Spanish

Digital Information Technology

Health and Social Care

Sport

Options Process Key Dates


January 2026

  • The Options process is explained to students in assembly
  • In PSHE lessons students are given information and guided through the Options Portal

February 2026

  • Thursday 5th February - Year 9 Parent / Carer Consultation Evening
  • Thursday 26th February - Options Evening. An evening event held at school to launch the options process to parents and students
  • Students find out more about option subjects during normal lessons

March 2026

  • Monday 16th March - Options choice deadline

June 2026

  • Options are confirmed and are sent to parents