Year 9 into 10

Year 9 into 10 – preferences process for Key Stage 4

This is an exciting year for our Year 9s as they look forward to the next chapter in their education journey.

All students entering Year 10 in September 2025 will follow a core curriculum of GCSE English Language and Literature, GCSE Mathematics, GCSE Science (double award or triple award), and non-examined Physical Education, Religious Education and Personal Development lessons.

Students will then be guided to choose four further subjects, from a range of around 16 available courses. These include a choice of History or Geography and French. With additional options, this gives students a total of nine GCSEs, including the EBacc suite for most students. The Ebacc demonstrates a broad, balanced curriculum which is important to future education providers and employers.

The timeline for the Year 9 into 10 process is as follows:

• November 2024 – consultation on draft timetable ‘blocks’ for Year 9 into 10 Students will select one subject from each block
• December 2024 – updated timetable blocks published
• Friday 24 January 2025 (at the latest) – publication of the Year 9 into 10 curriculum booklet; this gives details of all the subjects we offer at Key Stage 4
• Thursday 13 February 2025 – parents’/carers’ evening, giving families the opportunity to discuss potential subject preferences with current teachers
• Thursday 13 March 2025 – curriculum evening where families will be able to visit all subject areas
• Monday 24 March 2025 – deadline for subject preferences.