Year 8 Options 2026

You should consult widely to help you make informed choices – for example with Subject Teachers and Tutors. Parents also have an important role to play in advising students – after all they know you best of all!

Options prospectus

Year 8 Options Booklet 2026-2029

At KS4 students have a compulsory curriculum of:

English
Mathematics
Science
Religious Studies
PE (Non-GCSE)

Students will select three options from different option blocks outlined on the options form:

The courses we offer are:

GCSE Art
GCSE Business Studies
GCSE Computer Science
GCSE Dance
GCSE Design Technology
BTEC Digital Information Technology
GCSE Drama
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
GCSE French
GCSE Geography
BTEC Health and Social Care
GCSE History
GCSE Home Languages
GCSE Media
BTEC Music Practise
GCSE Physical Education
GCSE Religious Studies
GCSE Spanish
GCSE Statistics

The Options Process

Our options process is designed to provide all Year 8 students and their parents/carers with key information, advice and guidance to make informed choices when selecting their GCSE/BTEC courses.

One parent/carer should join their Year 8 child to attend the options evening which will explain the Options Process. Students will also experience a one-hour taster lesson in all subjects that we offer at GCSE.