Year 9 students get to choose the subjects they want to study

The choices that Year 9 students make over the next few weeks can play an important part in shaping their future careers paths as they get to choose the Key Stage 4 options for the GCSE/BTEC subjects they will study from September 2026.

We will be helping students and parents/carers as much as possible through the process and have put together various information and videos for all of the subjects as well as guiding them through the options process.

In order to make this as simple as possible, there will be core subjects that every students studies, which include English, Maths and Science – then there will be two groups of subjects (A + B) to choose four options from.

Our careers team will be available to support students and have prepared useful tips plus given students and parents the opportunity to ask individual questions.

To help students research the subjects on offer, we ask that students and parents/carers study the subject information that has been provided via ParentMail and is also available on our website along with subject videos.

For more information about the Key Stage 4 Options, visit: www.spaldingacademy.org.uk/year-9-options

Please note that students must choose their subjects by Tuesday 31st March 2026 and the Options Form will be sent via ParentMail on Friday 20th March 2026.