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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
@@HarborneAcademy11:26 AM - 5th December, 2025 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Harborne academy! Thank you to the student council who have decorated our Christmas trees this year and to Ms Simmons for providing the hot chocolate and cookies! pic.twitter.com/U6JrL6K2zp
@@HarborneAcademy12:05 PM - 4th December, 2025 The Year 11's had a great time attending the Amnesty Youth Festival and they were inspired to start an Amnesty club. The club will provide a space for pupils to discuss human rights and engage in Amnesty Campaigns, starting with the Write for Rights Campaign. pic.twitter.com/p8T757371C
@@HarborneAcademy09:32 AM - 4th December, 2025 Year 8 assembly was on the Guinness book of records. Year 8’s attempted to break the planking world record. Luckily enough, their attempts did not make them late for any lessons! pic.twitter.com/sjn8LELu9T
@@HarborneAcademy01:19 PM - 28th November, 2025 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy03:11 PM - 20th November, 2025 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to the weekly newsletter:Read more
@@HarborneAcademy11:01 AM - 20th November, 2025 Congratulations to our new Student Leadership Team and Prefects! We can’t wait to hear about your ideas for the academy. pic.twitter.com/qtS1bQWkP9
@@HarborneAcademy12:17 PM - 14th November, 2025 To find out what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to the newsletter. Read more
@@HarborneAcademy09:37 AM - 13th November, 2025 During Arts week, students learnt about what life was like for women before and after WW1. pic.twitter.com/oAExvQWxRS
@@HarborneAcademy12:23 PM - 12th November, 2025 In Arts Week 2024, visits to the Barber Institute resulted in a partnership between the academy and the gallery. Throughout the year, we were privileged to collaborate with poets and artists to produce this amazing zine. pic.twitter.com/Pg1xsM143K
@@HarborneAcademy11:24 AM - 12th November, 2025 During Arts Week, two groups of students from Year 8 and 9 joined Mr Crawford for a day of metal smithing activities. In this session they learnt how to melt, pour, saw, file, drill and finish pewter using a variety of professional jewellery smithing techniques. pic.twitter.com/o9DC8o70zM
@@HarborneAcademy02:56 PM - 7th November, 2025 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy11:06 AM - 7th November, 2025 On Thursday, Year 11 History students were able to see history come to life with the Time Will Tell theatre company. The group of actor-historians, who specialise in bringing key historical events to the stage, visited the academy as a part of our Arts Week programme. pic.twitter.com/n7kyGa7rZL

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