Your Options - Year 9 into Year 10
The options you choose in Year 9 are a vital part of your education as they determine what you will study for the next two years. The choices you make will be among the most important decisions in your school career and will have an impact on the rest of your life.
Subjects you choose to study may well lead to an A Level, university degree, career or lifelong passion. There are some subjects that you must continue to study but there is not enough time to continue with all the subjects from Key Stage 3. Therefore, you will have to make some decisions about what you continue studying.
The Year 9 GCSE options booklet can be accessed by clickin the image below and at the bottom of this page:
Useful Videos to help you make your choices
Please click the link below to view our information video for the options process 2025
 | How to choose your exam subjects wisely for the future you want Think about the job you might like to do, or the kind of work environment you eventually want to be in, as this could inform your option choices. |
 | GCSE Options: Everything you need to know about choosing your GCSE subjects Picking your GCSE options is an exciting time. Here’s a quick guide about compulsory subjects, what you can choose, and more to help you make your decision. |
 | Myths about choosing your options: Busted! When you choose your options, everyone has an opinion! We help you find out what’s true and what’s just a myth – with the help of a bit of comedy. |
 | What I wish I’d known before choosing my options Recent secondary students open up about what they wish they’d known when they chose their options. |
