Year 10 subject choices letter 2026-27.pdf

1^st April 2026

Dear Parent/Carer

At KS4, pupils study a selection of option choices in addition to compulsory subjects. Whilst our intent is to secure a broad and balanced curriculum, we also work diligently to ensure pupils are supported to choose subjects appropriate to their individual needs and interests.

Pupils will be provided with an options selection sheet that the school feels would best suit their interests, abilities and which will allow them to maximise their chances of success.

On the options selections form, your child will be asked to choose their optional subjects based on their preferences including 2 reserves subjects in case your main choices are not available. They will rank order these subjects (including the reserves), so it is important to choose carefully for both the choices and reserves.

Once these sheets are completed that will essentially be their choices made, we will only come back to the pupil if they can not get either their main choices or their reserves.

Pupils need to make sure they are happy to study all choices (including the reserves) as changes can not be made once classes have been finalised.

It is important that you and your son/daughter have as much information as possible to make an informed decision about courses for Key Stage 4. Your son/daughter will be afforded the following in the coming weeks:

• Teachers will speak to pupils regarding the subjects they teach or are involved with at Key Stage 4.
• The subject area of the school website has been revised detailing the content of subjects offered. Please note this is fluid as we base our curriculum decisions for each year group accordingly but remains a great reference point
• An interactive Subject Choices 2026 presentation detailing the content of subjects on offer and the course structure, a Year 10 Options booklet 2025 booklet providing further information on available subjects and a frequently asked questions support document can all be found in GCSE Subject Choices area on our school website.
• The options selections sheets will be given to pupils and pupils will be provided with an overview of the options process.

When the course choices are appropriate and where there are spaces available we, as a school, will always endeavour to place students in their first choice courses. However, in some cases this may not always be possible, but students will be supported throughout the process to achieve the best fit possible for their ambitions and ability.

Final choices are at the discretion of the school, based on what can reasonably be offered considering the school timetable and other constraints.

 

Subject choices sheets must be returned to form teachers by Friday 17^th April.

 

 

Yours sincerely

K Mulholland

Principal