Year 9 – An Exciting Journey Ahead!

Year 9 students are entering an important and exciting phase of their education. Over the coming weeks, they will make key decisions that will shape the next two years of their studies. These choices will influence the qualifications they achieve, their post-Year 11 options, and their future career pathways.

Year 9 Routes Booklet

This booklet has been designed to support both students and parents/carers through this process. A range of staff are available to offer guidance, including Tutors, the Head of Year, subject teachers, Heads of Department, Careers Advisors, and Senior Leaders. Everyone understands the significance of these decisions and is ready to help—so don’t hesitate to ask!

The Year 9 Routes video below explains the different qualifications available at Key Stage 4, the possible pathways students can take, and how the Key Stage 4 curriculum is structured.