Hurstmere School

The Options process begins early in the Spring Term with an Options assembly, which outlines the Options programme.

Students are given a Key Stage 4 Options Booklet that details the courses available for Years 10 and 11 

During the assembly, students were guided through:
-how the options process works
-how to use the Options Booklet and subject information
-how to complete the Options Selector Form accurately and carefully

The Options programme is based on the best predictions of what will suit Hurstmere students, which includes a broad range of subjects leading to a GCSE qualification and some vocational Technical Awards.

Students are encouraged to discuss their Option subjects with parents/guardians and to seek the advice of people in school, including the Form Tutors and their Raising Standards Leader who are always ready to help.

The structure of the curriculum for the two-year course starts with the compulsory National Curriculum. The following curriculum subjects must be studied by all pupils in Years 10 and 11:

• English Language
• English Literature
• Mathematics
• Science
• Core Physical Education (non-exam)
• Philosophy and Ethics (non-exam)
• Personal Development (non-exam)

Option Subjects 2026 Process (for September 2026 teaching)

*Subject to confirmation

Unique Opportunity for Hurstmere Students 

We are pleased to host end2end TV, who offer a BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Production on our site. This course is not part of the Year 9 options process but is available to students to study after school alongside their other subjects, at competitive fees. For further details, please follow the link: https://www.end2endtv.co.uk/btec 

Options Calendar 2026

• Thursday 29th January & Thursday 5th February 2026 - Year 9 Parents' Evening - Virtual 
• W/C Monday 2nd February 2026 – Options Presentations from departments go live
• Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Year 9 Options Assembly for students only (in school)
• Friday 6th February 2026 - Academic Review Day  (All Year 9s will have a remote learning day)
• Monday 23rd February 2026 - Subject Selector Form deadline

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Subject Presentations

Making curriculum choices in Year 9 is an important part of your time in school and may influence what course or job you decide to do after Year 11. The following presentations from Curriculum Leaders and subject specialists have been produced for the 2026 Options process.

Please take the time to view each of the presentations and particularly consider those Options subjects that are not taught at Key Stage 3. Some presentations are narrated and some are just the PowerPoint. After viewing these, if you have any further questions, please contact the Curriculum Leader for that subject directly.

The Subject Selection Form will be available from early February 2026.