Year 9 KS4 Options

Welcome to the 2024 Year 9 KS4 Options website. 

The website provides information on the core and options subjects offered in Key Stage 4, as you enter the next stage of your education at Ponteland High School. 

Leaving school may seem a long way ahead, however, the decisions you make now may shape and affect future options and what you can go on to do later. Consequently, the choices you make are important, so please give them plenty of thought and consideration. 

Our advice is to read through this website carefully, making sure you understand the differences between the various choices available. Ask questions and discuss your options but do remember that:

•  you are more likely to achieve well in a subject that you are interested in

•  you are more likely to be motivated to work hard in a subject you enjoy

•  your subjects need to suit your particular strengths

•  you need to consider the impact your subject choices might have on your long-term aims such as Post-16 courses, university, college, apprenticeships, training schemes and future employment

Stefan McElwee

Headteacher