Search TwitterFacebookInstagram

KS4 Subject Preferences (Previously Options)

In Year 9 all students express their preferences for some of the subjects that they will study at Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11). We offer a wide array of both academic and vocational qualifications for students. Students are guided carefully through this process with input from their subject teachers, curriculum leaders, the pastoral team and our careers advisor. Parents are invited to Subject Preferences Evening and encouraged to offer as much support as possible to their children regarding the Key Stage 4 journey.

Our detailed booklet has all of the information needed to select GCSE or vocational qualifications and answers to a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

If you require any further information, please contact Mr Keelan.

Optionsv2

Optional subjects to choose from for 2024 are:

  • Triple Science
  • Geography
  • History
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Art & Design
  • 3D Design
  • Business Enterprise
  • Business Studies
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Health and Social Care
  • Hospitality and Catering
  • Creative iMedia
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Sport Studies

Home Languages (Available on application)

Documents

Subject Preferences (previously Options) Booklet 2025 Date  
Subject Preferences (Options) Booklet 2025 06th Feb 2025 Download
@@HarborneAcademy01:27 PM - 8th January, 2026 Thank you to Gabriella who delivered an assembly on behalf of Aston University to KS3 and KS4 students. The session outlined the structure of the qualification, the skills students would gain, and the range of career opportunities available within the jewellery industries.
@@HarborneAcademy09:27 AM - 8th January, 2026 Congratulations to Idris, who won the under-18s Barber Art challenge for December!  
@@HarborneAcademy02:44 PM - 6th January, 2026 Thank you to Nicky from the Anne Frank Trust UK, for supporting our students in a wonderful workshop about Anne Frank’s life.  
@@HarborneAcademy10:51 AM - 6th January, 2026 Well done to this week’s stars of the week.
@@HarborneAcademy10:50 AM - 6th January, 2026 Congratulations to this week’s top scorers!
@@HarborneAcademy10:45 AM - 6th January, 2026 Happy New Year!
@@HarborneAcademy12:02 PM - 19th December, 2025 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter:Read more
@@HarborneAcademy03:09 PM - 18th December, 2025 Students had a fantastic time at our Christmas Fair today! pic.twitter.com/KgW2gDvcCu
@@HarborneAcademy12:12 PM - 18th December, 2025 We have been busy decorating festive cakes with our friends from Edwards Trust. Well done. we raised £52! pic.twitter.com/PEWxLQiTTQ
@@HarborneAcademy11:32 AM - 17th December, 2025 All our Year 9 students had the chance to take part and perform in a steel pan band this term. Thank you to Stephon Phillip for hosting the workshop and bringing in all the wonderful steel pans. pic.twitter.com/PxfatxHyek
@@HarborneAcademy11:29 AM - 17th December, 2025 All of our Year 9 students had the chance to take part and perform in a steel pan band this term. Thank you to Stephon Phillip for hosting the workshop and bringing in all of the wonderful steel pans.
@@HarborneAcademy11:25 AM - 17th December, 2025 Thank you to form 11B, they have donated an incredible amount for the food bank collection, as a thank you, Mrs Cutler arranged a reward of hot chocolate, cookies and candy. pic.twitter.com/u4Io9cz6cs

Calendar

Back to Top