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Welcome to the Year 9 Options Process.

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Choosing GCSE options is an exciting milestone for all pupils. This page provides all the guidance, booklets, and key information necessary for pupils and parents/carers to make informed choices for Key Stage 4.

IMPORTANT: The Options process for Year 9 pupils will launch in Autumn Term 2 (2026), when pupils will receive their Options Booklet to begin their subject selections.

Information for Pupils in Years 10 & 11 (In-Year Admissions)

The information below applies to current Key Stage 4 pupils and families seeking an in-year school place at Risedale School. For further admissions guidance, visit our Admissions Page.

Year 10: Please click the image below to view 'Options Booklet 2026-2028'.

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Option Block Summary 2026-2028

Pupils are required to choose four subjects, one from each of the following option blocks, in accordance with the guidance provided.

Pupils are required to choose four subjects, one from each of the option blocks, in accordance with the guidance provided:

  • Pupils can only select Art, Craft and Design or Fashion and Textiles; they cannot select both.
  • Pupils can only select Design and Technology or Engineering; they cannot select both.
  • Pupils can only select Food Preparation and Nutrition or Health and Social Care; they cannot select both.
  • Pupils can only select Triple Science if they are in the top 2 Science groups (9SC1 or 9SC2).

Year 11: Please click the image below to view 'Options Booklet 2025-2027'.

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Option Block Summary 2025-2027

Pupils are required to choose four subjects, one from each of the following option blocks, in accordance with the guidance provided.

  • Pupils can only select Art, Craft and Design or Fashion and Textiles; they cannot select both.
  • Pupils can only select Computer Science or Information Technology; they cannot select both.
  • Pupils can only select Design and Technology or Engineering; they cannot select both.
  • Pupils can only select Food Preparation and Nutrition or Health and Social Care; they cannot select both.
  • Pupils can only select Triple Science if they are in the top 2 Science groups (9sc1 or 9sc2).

Option Blocks 2025-2027

 

Need Help or Guidance?

We are always here to support pupils and parents through the options process: