CLICK HERE for the 2026-29 Y8 Options Booklet.
The Year 8 options booklet outlines the process and provides information about each subject. Below is the Year 8 options schedule, which outlines the process students will complete during the spring term.
The Y8 Options selection form will be shared with students and families later.
Y8 Options Schedule 2026
- Take time to read the booklet and consider which subjects to study next year.
- PSHE lessons will focus on Careers Education; continue conversations or research future pathways and careers at home.
- Students attend the Options Launch Assembly on Wednesday 04 February.
- Students complete the Straw Poll during the Assembly on Wednesday 04 February.
- Attend the Options Evening on Wednesday 11 February at 17:00, in the school foyer/hall.
- Read and reflect on the Progress Review due to be published week commencing Monday 09 February.
- Meet with current subject teachers for parent consultations on Wednesday 04 March.
- Meet with a senior member of staff for options advice and guidance meetings on Wednesday 04 March.
- The final step is to complete the Options Application Form (to follow) and return it to tutors by Tuesday 17 March 2026.
Option blocks will be determined using the straw poll data to create blocks that enable as many students as possible to achieve their desired suite of subjects.
Please note that if a course does not meet the minimum number of enrolments, it may not be offered. Similarly, if a course is oversubscribed, we may not be able to accommodate all students. We do our best to give students their first choice option selections, but this is not always possible.
All students will study English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science, PE (Core), PSHE and RS (Core).
Students will study four foundation subjects starting in Year 9. This will include Geography and/or History. Students must choose at least one of the following: French, Spanish, Music, Drama or Design Technology (DT).