Options
Photography

Photography

Religious Education

Religious Education

Art Textiles

Art Textiles

Product Design

Product Design

Drama

Drama

Computer Science

Computer Science

Fine Art

Fine Art

Business

Business

Creative iMedia

Creative iMedia

Music

Music

Food

Food

Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care

Engineering

Engineering

Sport

Sport

Spanish

Spanish

Geography

Geography

History

History

Maths

Maths

English Literature and Language

English Literature and Language

Science

Science

Options for Years 10 & 11

Deciding which direction to take

It can be difficult to make course choices, so during March we run a number of events and activities to support our Year 9 students as they select their Options.  The Options choosen for Key Stage 4 will affect how students spend their time at the Academy, working towards GCSE's and other qualifications. Decisions may influence the courses they go on to study at Sixth Form.  It is important to choose Options that will interest and motivate them to achieve the best results.

The chart here shows the timings (click to enlarge)

If you'd like an independent ear to listen to your thoughts, try our Careers Officer Ms King: Epraise, knock at her office or email daniela.king@swindon-academy.org

Options Booklets

The combination of subjects you can choose is indicated by the set you are in.  For reference we have provided the series of Options Booklets here. Flip through the pages subject by subject with details of what the subject includes, who may enjoy it and potential careers it could lead to. Plus details on how you are assessed:

Grammar Stream
EBACC
Progress 8
Progress 8+

Explore, Research, Action

Use this workbook to help you think about the types of subjects you will enjoy, whether they are suitable for you, and where they might lead in terms of career options and higher education:

Explore 2024

Frequently Asked Questions:

If you have a query you should find the answer here.

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