KS4 Options Process - January 2026
KS4 Options Process
As I’m sure you are aware, students in Year 9 have the opportunity to choose which options to study in Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11). Students need to think carefully about the subjects they will choose and as such, we follow an extensive programme to support them in their decision making as outlined below.
All students will study the following subjects: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and Science for GCSE and will have core lessons in Religious Studies and PE.
Please find below some important dates for your diary with regard to the Options Process at Colonel Frank Seely Academy.
Options Subject Videos Release Week Beginning 5th January 2026
Each week in the spring term, we will release a video from each Options subject, explaining what your child can expect to study in that subject for GCSE and the opportunities this will bring for your child and their future career plans. The videos will be shown during tutor time, and you can access them on our YouTube channel. A link will be sent out via social media and on Class Charts. This will allow you to discuss the subjects with your child in the lead up to the Options Evening.
Year 9 Assembly Monday 2nd March 2026
All students in Year 9 will attend an assembly during tutor time where they will receive information which details all the courses on offer.
Year 9 Options Evening Thursday 4th March 2026
Our Options Evening provides an opportunity to talk to staff from Options Subjects about the courses on offer at Key Stage 4 and attendees will receive an Options Booklet.
Options Choice Form Thursday 4th March 2026
On the Options evening, students will be given a link to an electronic form, which will register their first and second option choice in each column. These forms need to be completed by Friday 27th March 2026. Option Choices will be confirmed after the May Half Term break.
Final Confirmation Friday 12th June 2026
Students will be informed of their choices and will not be permitted to change after this date.
If you have any questions regarding the KS4 Options process, please contact me via email g.evans@cfsacademy.org.uk.
Yours sincerely
Mrs G Evans
Assistant Headteacher