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 – thiscan 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 theiroptions 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

CoreMaths, English Language, English Literature, core science, additional

science, RS,CiDA, PE (not accredited)

OptionsBTEC Art & Design and three single GCSE choices (e.g. media studies,

French,geography)OrBTEC 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 theiroptions 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) OptionsBTEC Engineering (Henley College), enrichment studies (BTEC Workskills)

and two singleGCSE 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 letterenclosed 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) OptionsSkillforce (Duke of Edinburgh Award, ASDAN award, Key Skills),

enrichmentstudies (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 astheir final GCSE choice. They can, of course, choose to opt for an

EBacc subject if they wish.

Key DatesDate Activity

Thursday 9h January GCSE Options Evening

Thursday 9th January Option booklets issued

Thursday 30th January Year 9 Parents Consultation Evening

Monday 10th February Options Form in

Late April Confirm Options