The purpose of this portal is to help you and your parents or carers understand the range of courses at Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11). In Years 10 and 11, you will study a combination of subjects where there are both core and options choices for you to consider. We hope you feel fully informed with the options we offer and are here to help you make the correct choices. 

Making the right choice. 

We are asking you to make choices about which subjects to study in Years 10 and 11. You may not have decided on a career path yet and you are finding your choices difficult. Do not worry about this; you are not alone. Even if you have a good idea now about a future career you may find that you change your mind in the months to come. In our school we help you through this time in two ways. Firstly, we have designed the option system in such a way that it will give you a balanced choice of subjects that will let you take different career paths in the future, even if you do change your mind. Secondly, we provide you with ongoing careers education throughout Years 9, 10 and 11. You should choose a subject because you really want do it and not just because your friends have chosen it. Remember, you may not be put in the same class as they are and so you should not let this influence your choices. Also be aware that we cannot guarantee your favourite teacher so do not pick an option because you like your current teacher. It is the subject that matters. Your parents/carers play an important part in giving you support and guidance. They will have read your school reports and followed your progress very closely, so they are in a good position to give you unbiased advice.