--- title: "Year 9 Options" url: "https://greatfieldsschool.com/year-9-options" school: "Greatfields School" --- # Year 9 Options At Greatfields, we believe in providing the highest standard of education to create a firm foundation for our students’ future success. Selecting subjects for the Key Stage 4 programme (year 10 and 11) is an exciting time for our year 9 students. Alongside their core subjects, Greatfields offers a range of option courses in both GCSE and Vocational qualifications that will interest our students, respond to their varied needs and open routes to a wide variety of career prospects. The courses are devised so that students acquire a broad and balanced curriculum with ample opportunity for development. The Options Booklet outlines vital information about the Key Stage 4 programme, and the subjects in particular, as well as give information about the consultation procedure. Below, we have placed a timeline of key dates leading up to the options interviews and selection process. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Head of Year 9; Miss Malaveci [hama@greatfieldsschool.com](https://www.greatfieldsschool.com/hama@greatfieldsschool.com) For additional information regarding course choices, exam board and assessment overview, you can view our options booklet below: Greatfields Options Booklet 25-26 2.05 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greatfields-school/files/documents/A5-Greatfields-Options-Booklet-25-26.pdf) ### **KS4 Options Process Timeline and Key Dates 25-26:** **January 2026:** Introductory assembly from Head of year to introduce options timeline followed by subject options assemblies delivered by Heads of Departments. **February 2026:** Parental information regarding Year 9 options placed on the website by Assistant Headteacher. **March 2026:** Head of Year 9 and Assistant Headteacher deliver assembly to all students about their options process in preparation for Options interview **March 2026:** Year 9 Options Interviews begin. Students submit their KS4 subject choices. **Friday 13th March 2026:** Deadline for all option choices. **Friday 1st May 2026:** All Parents/Carers will receive a letter/email to confirm their child’s option choices for KS4 study. ### Learning - [Admissions ](https://greatfieldsschool.com/admissions) - [Assessment ](https://greatfieldsschool.com/tracking-assessment) - [Careers](https://greatfieldsschool.com/careers-information) - [EAL ](https://greatfieldsschool.com/eal) - [Enrichment Activities ](https://greatfieldsschool.com/enrichment-activities) - [Exams](https://greatfieldsschool.com/exam-information) - [Library Catalogue](https://greatfieldsschool.com/library-catalogue) - [SEND ](https://greatfieldsschool.com/send) - [School Curriculum ](https://greatfieldsschool.com/school-curriculum) - [Student Leadership Team](https://greatfieldsschool.com/student-leadership-team) - [Trips ](https://greatfieldsschool.com/trips) - [Year 9 Options ](https://greatfieldsschool.com/year-9-options) - [Year 10 Work Experience](https://greatfieldsschool.com/year-10-work-experience) ![Greatfields School](https://files.schudio.com/greatfields-school/images/logo/Logo_Footer.png) ### Greatfields School Net Street Barking Essex IG11 7QG 020 3946 5900 ### Quick Links - [Admissions](https://greatfieldsschool.com/admissions) - [Pupil Premium](https://greatfieldsschool.com/pupil-premium) - [Sixth Form](https://greatfieldsschool.com/sixth-form) - Extra Curricular Activities - [Contact Us](https://greatfieldsschool.com/contact) ### Useful Links - [Term Dates](https://greatfieldsschool.com/term-dates-key-events) - [School Day](https://greatfieldsschool.com/school-day) - [SEND](https://greatfieldsschool.com/send) - [Uniform](https://greatfieldsschool.com/school-uniform) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063696375070) [![Partnership Learning](https://files.schudio.com/greatfields-school/images/logo/AAAPartnership-Learning_white_(1).png)](https://partnershiplearning.com) © Copyright 2025–2026 Greatfields School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://greatfieldsschool.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)