Welcome to our GCSE Subject Options website. Here you will find lots of information for parents and Year 10 pupils to assist you in making the best GCSE options with your child.  

We hope that you will find all of the information that you need here. Should you have any additional questions, please get in touch via email at info@sjbc.portadown.ni.sch.uk 

There are 3 pathways available at SJBC they are: 

Pathway S – Recommended vocational pathway (CAT 4 score of 85 and below) - students can either participate in a work placement one day per week (Friday) or they attend school for the 5 days and complete additional vocational qualifications which will be Double Award OCN PE and Princes Trust. This pathway is only advisable for students who wish to pursue a career in the vocational pathway. 

Pathway J – Recommended blended pathway with 9 GCSE choices (CAT 4 score of 86+) 

Pathway B – Recommended pathway for students wishing to complete 9 GCSE subjects (CAT 4 score of 110 and above)