Year 9

‘We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.’ Romans 12:6

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I am concerned about something. Who can I talk to in school?

We are a caring community that supports each other. We have a wide range of staff who can help advise you. If you are not sure who to ask, or how to contact a specific person, visit our Pastoral Office.

For full info on all the ways that we can support you, visit our Student Welfare page.

Y9 Preferences Process

In the Spring Term, Y9 students decide which preference subjects they wish to study for GCSEs in Y10-11. They will receive information to help them in a special assembly, PSHEE lessons and Form Time.

Compulsory Subjects	Block A	Block B
English Language English Literature Mathematics French or Spanish Religious Studies Science Core PE (non examined) PSHEE (non examined)	Geography History Computer Science Food & Nutrition Drama Music Product Design Fashion & Textiles Design	Geography History PE GCSE Food & Nutrition Art Graphic Design

Compulsory Subjects

Block A

Block B

French or Spanish

Core PE
(non examined)

PSHEE
(non examined)

Fashion & Textiles Design

Preference subject criteria

Students are required to choose 4 different preference subjects

A first preference from Block A
A reserve preference from Block A
A first preference from Block B
A reserve preference from Block B

At least one of their 4 preferences needs to a Humanity (History or Geography)

How to submit your preferences

Click on the Preferences button below to complete a short form to submit your preferences. The button will be activated after the Parents Evening

CLICK HERE

Quick Guide to Preferences

Y9 Preferences Schedule 2025-26

During the Autumn and Spring Terms, we provide Y9 students and their families with the information and guidance that they need to make their GCSE preferences. We will follow this schedule:

8th Dec: Y9 Assembly on GCSE Preferences
18th Dec: Autumn Report published on MCAS
14th Jan: GCSE Preferences Evening in school
15th Jan: Online Parents Evening for Core Subjects
16th Jan - 13th Feb: Students submit their GCSE Preferences via the online form link on the Y9 webpage

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