KS4 Routes There are five routes available in KS4. The route you follow will determine the number and type of subjects that you study. It will also influence where you will study them.

Route 1:Four GCSE Options Core: Maths, English Language, English Literature, core science, additional science, RS, CiDA, PE (not accredited) Options: Any four GCSE choices (year 9 dual linguists will need to choose a language) e.g. history, German, geography, separate science Note: All students are required to take at least one EBacc subject as part of this route. All students studying two languages in year 9 are required to opt for a language – this can count as the EBacc subject.

Route 2:Three Options (plus Enrichment Studies) Core: Maths, English Language, English Literature, core science, additional science, RS, CiDA, PE (not accredited) Options: Any three GCSE choices (or equivalent) plus enrichment studies (year 9 dual linguists will need to choose a language) e.g. art & design, German, history, enrichment studies Note: Almost all students will be required to take at least one EBacc subject as part of this route. Students exempted from this requirement will have received details in the letter enclosed with their options booklet. All students studying two languages in year 9 are required to opt for a language - this can count as the EBacc subject.

Route 3:Vocational Courses at Gillotts Core Maths, English Language, English Literature, core science, additional science, RS, CiDA, PE (not accredited) Options BTEC Art & Design and three single GCSE choices (e.g. media studies, French, geography) Or BTEC Children’s Play, Learning & Development and 3 single GCSE choices (e.g. German, music, dance) Note: Almost all students will be required to take at least one EBacc subject as part of this route. Students exempted from this requirement will have received details in the letter enclosed with their options booklet. All students studying two languages in year 9 are required to opt for a language – this can count as the EBacc subject.

Core: Maths, English Language, English Literature, core science, additional science, RS, CiDA, PE (not accredited) Options BTEC Engineering (Henley College), enrichment studies (BTEC Workskills) and two single GCSE choices (e.g. history, French) Note: Almost all students will be required to take at least one EBacc subject as part of this route. Students who will be exempted from this requirement will have received details in the letter enclosed with their options booklet. All students studying two languages in year 9 are required to opt for a language – this can count as the EBacc subject. Route 4:Vocational Course at Henley College

Route 5:Skillforce Core: Maths, English Language, English Literature, core science, additional science, RS, CiDA, PE (not accredited) Options Skillforce (Duke of Edinburgh Award, ASDAN award, Key Skills), enrichment studies (BTEC Workskills) and one single GCSE choice (e.g. geography) Note: Students following this route will not be required to opt for an EBacc subject as their final GCSE choice. They can, of course, choose to opt for an EBacc subject if they wish.

Key Dates DateActivity Thursday 9 h JanuaryGCSE Options Evening Thursday 9 th JanuaryOption booklets issued Thursday 30th JanuaryYear 9 Parents Consultation Evening Monday 10 th FebruaryOptions Form in Late AprilConfirm Options