Year 9 marks the end of Key Stage 3 and students now take the next significant step in their education, making their choices for their Key Stage 4 courses, which will form the basis of their career pathway Post-16.

The decisions made now are very important. At the end of two years hard work we want to ensure that our students have achieved the qualifications they need and deserve, to go onto college.

We have high expectations of all our students here at Carrington School. We want them to do well and we will support them in this process now and throughout Year 10 and 11. Students receive first class advice from our Deputy Head Mrs Basso, from Mrs Pearce our Careers Lead and from the Tutor Team.

As parents and carers you can support by talking through their decisions and helping them to make sensible choices. Good grades in a range of subjects will open doors for our young people, so it is imperative that they maintain a broad curriculum through Key Stage 4. They should choose subjects they enjoy and are good at; this way they will be sure to reach their goals and target grades.

Timeline for 2025 Options Choices

Interactive 2025 Options Brochure 

Available from 24 February

Downloadable 2025 Options Brochure  

Available from 24 February

Options 2025 Playlist on YouTube 

This playlist is being updated regularly as new videos are added

For further information about the Options Process which takes place in January and February each year, please contact our Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum), Mrs Basso, mbasso@carringtonschool.org.