Optional Subjects

What are the Optional Subjects?

Students may choose three optional subjects to study alongside the core subjects.

Clicking on the subject names below will take you to further information about the courses on offer.

GCSE Courses Vocational Courses

Art

Astronomy

Business

Computer Science

Dance

D & T - Graphics

D & T - Product Design D & T - Textiles

Drama

Food & Nutrition

French

Geography

History

Music

Physical Education

Philosophy, Religion & Ethics (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

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

March 2026

  • Monday 16th - Option Choice deadline

June 2026

  • Options are confirmed and are sent to parents