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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.

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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
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@@HarborneAcademy02:05 PM - 7th October, 2026 A group of our  Yr11 students spent a fantastic day at In-Comm Training exploring engineering apprenticeships and completing challenges. Thank you Leanne and In-Comm for such an important opportunity. 
@@HarborneAcademy10:58 AM - 7th October, 2026 We’re delighted to be working alongside our partner school in Ukraine.   Thanks to  and  , our students are exploring the pleasure of reading with young people at Kharkiv Academic Lyceum on a joint online project.  
@@HarborneAcademy10:26 AM - 6th October, 2026 Well done to our top scorers!
@@HarborneAcademy10:25 AM - 6th October, 2026 Congratulations 🌟🤩🌟
@@HarborneAcademy10:22 AM - 6th October, 2026 This week’s theme of the week.
@@HarborneAcademy05:08 PM - 2nd October, 2026 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter: eur03.safelinks.protection.o…
@@HarborneAcademy11:38 AM - 2nd October, 2026 Boulton reward trip to Drayton Manor.
@@HarborneAcademy11:03 AM - 2nd October, 2026 We have two vacancies for a Science Technician (part time) and a Lettings and Events Assistant (zero hours). Closing date for both roles: 14th October @ 15:00   More information can be found on our website or clicking the link below. eur03.safelinks.protection.o…
@@HarborneAcademy10:09 AM - 2nd October, 2026 Year 7 students completing their art assignment whilst listening to violinist, conductor and composer Joseph Bologna as part of Black History Month celebrations.
@@HarborneAcademy01:47 PM - 1st October, 2026 To help raise awareness for Black History Month, students will be selling a range of items at lunchtime throughout October. Please come along and show your support! 
@@HarborneAcademy10:58 AM - 1st October, 2026 Year 10 triple students carried out copper sulphate crystallisation practical. They had amazing results, well done!

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