What are the important dates for my GCSE Option Choices?

Note: These are the subjects we plan to offer, subject to viable groups and staffing.

The optional subjects and Foreign Languages will be grouped into four “blocks” and will be timetabled simultaneously. You will be asked to make four choices from the initial blocks which we will set up based on the responses to your initial options form. These blocks have worked well in the past, but we always listen to the students, and we will refine the blocks to accommodate as many requests as possible. At this stage, please be patient: we always try to ensure that you are given your choices, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Please note: it occasionally happens that a subject does not run because of very low numbers opting for the subject. This is because the educational experience for the students is better if the group is of a reasonable size to allow for discussion and exchange of ideas.

The option blocks will be finalised towards the end of the Spring Term. Once they have been finalised, you will only be able to change your choice of subjects within that structure. We would advise pupils to discuss their choices with their subject teachers.

In addition to the GCSE subjects, all students in Years 10 and 11 have tutorials and Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) and weekly Games and PE sessions. You will also be expected to contribute to the cocurricular life of the school.