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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
@@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
@@HarborneAcademy12:37 PM - 16th December, 2025 Our violin students broke out in a surprise Christmas performance during break time today, they performed fantastically! pic.twitter.com/VwfLQGoOB7
@@HarborneAcademy11:29 AM - 16th December, 2025 We are very proud of our students. Their outstanding effort on Sparx this year earned them a well‑deserved trip to Costa. Hard work pays off! pic.twitter.com/0ODxC0t7d1
@@HarborneAcademy09:27 AM - 11th December, 2025 Last week, Mrs Piddock took some students to The Little Arm Farm Park, the students had an amazing time! pic.twitter.com/aGiyWAER8q
@@HarborneAcademy10:10 AM - 9th December, 2025 Well done to our winners who took part in the 2026 calendar photography competition. If any of our parents/carers would like to purchase one, they are available to buy for £2. pic.twitter.com/7jzcPz2gwW
@@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

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