Year 9 Pathways

Year 9 Pathways evening Thursday 6th March 2025

This is where we start the process of looking at the changes that take place when pupils finish Year 9 and start on their Year 10 pathway. 

The most significant change is that pupils will be studying fewer subjects in September, and they will be able to choose some of them. To make this choice we have provided you with a range of information that may help you please see outline below.

Choosing the right courses outlined on this webpage and in the Pathways booklet is a full range of courses, which we believe provides for the needs of all our pupils. This will offer all of them progression routes into further and higher academic or vocational education. 

This marks a very significant stage in a pupil’s education, since in Years 10 & 11 Pupils have some degree of choice in the subjects they study. It is, therefore, very important for pupils to watch the necessary videos and read information in the Pathways booklet carefully, to discuss preferences with their parents and to seek advice from their teachers and tutor. 

This process of reading, reflection and discussion is very important, as we offer a wide range of subjects, including some that were not studied in the curriculum so far. It is therefore essential to take time to understand what each course offers, what combinations are possible, and what is most suitable for each pupil as an individual. In some instances, tutors or other teachers will have specific advice and guidance to offer on what would be most suitable, and pupils should take this into account when completing the preferences form. Please follow the steps below in order to make fully informed choices:

If you require any further help and advice the following staff are here to help:

Please note parents of SEND pupils: You will also be able to book appointments with Mrs Wicker-Rawlings as part of our virtual consultations. Date to be confirmed. 

Thank you and happy pathways process!