GCSE Options

The choices that students make for GCSE are important, both in terms of their achievement and their future career path. Positive choices at this stage will lead to our students achieving the best grades possible, engaging with their studies and will maximise their choices at each stage of their education and career.

There is a lot of information on hand and expert advice available from our teachers that will ensure that the best curriculum choices are made for each and every student.

Online Options Form

The form should be completed by parents and carers in consultation with their children. Logins and a link will be emailed to students after Parent Day.

If you are not sure please email gcse.options@thecityacademy.org

GCSE Options Guide

You can also download the guide below

GCSE Options Evening Presentation

Including information on the options blocks and guidance on how to complete the online application form. 

You can download the slides below

What you study at GCSE

Option Choices

The number of option subjects students can choose depends on which pathway they follow.

The subject choices we offer are:

• Art & Design: Fine Art
• Art & Design: Textiles
• Business Studies BTEC
• Cambridge National Sport Studies
• Computer Science
• Drama
• Design & Technology
• French
• Geography
• History
• Hospitality & Catering
• Music
• PE
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Spanish

Timetable

Year 9 student timetable

Year 10 & 11 student timetable