Welcome to the Year 8 Pathway Process webpage. This page has been design to be used in conjunction with your pathway booklet. Please watch the video below to find out further information about the pathway process, course combinations, our curriculum offer including our distinct transition year in which personal development and curriculum enrichment are prioritised. Please ensure that your child submits their subject choice by the 12th of February using the Google Form that has been sent to their school email address.

Subject Videos

Please watch the subject videos below to find out further information about each subject area to help inform your child ahead of them selecting their combination of courses.

Arts Award

We are passionate about ensuring our students have as enriching of an experience as possible, and the Arts Award will contribute to the breadth and depth of the curriculum during Year 9. Focusing on developing creative and practical skills in Art, Music, Food, Technology and Modern Foreign Languages, not only is the Arts Award a fun and engaging experience, but we aim to ensure that every student in Year 9 achieves this national qualification.

Optional Pathway Meetings

10 minute appointments are available to discuss any queries that you might have regarding the Year 8 pathway process during the Year 8 parents evening. This is not a compulsory part of the process and it’s completely optional.

To book an appointment to discuss the Applied Learning pathway please click the following link:

Mrs Kitney (Head of Vocational Learning)

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To book an appointment to discuss the Ebacc or Best 8 pathway or other pathway questions specific to your child please click one of the following links:

Mr Daly (Headteacher) and Miss McDermott (Deputy Head)

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Mr Green-Harding (Deputy Head) and Mr Williams (Assistant Head)

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