Year 8 Options
Our GCSE Curriculum is based on a 3-year model. With the expansion of content in all Key Stage 4 courses, a three year timespan allows teachers to develop and secure deeper learning of knowledge and skills. This has never been more prevalent due to the current pandemic and amount of face to face lesson time students have missed. This extended time enables our students to become more engaged in their work, and to exceed their Estimated Grades and to achieve Challenge Grades to which all Saint Martin’s students should aspire
It is advised that you read and study carefully the information in the Options Booklet, on all of the subjects available, to find out as much as possible about the options available that your child may choose. Family involvement is crucial to the process and, along with our staff at school, provides a positive and supportive network for our students.
It is important to consider which subjects will offer the greatest opportunity of success, reflecting strengths, interests and future career pathways. All of the courses offered require determination, dedication and enthusiasm.
It is advised that you read and study carefully the information in the Options Booklet, on all of the subjects available, to find out as much as possible about the options available that your child may choose. Family involvement is crucial to the process and, along with our staff at school, provides a positive and supportive network for our students.
It is important to consider which subjects will offer the greatest opportunity of success, reflecting strengths, interests and future career pathways. All of the courses offered require determination, dedication and enthusiasm.
Online Options
To complete your options you need to complete the online form. To access, click the Year 8 Options button below and login with your username and password. These will be given to you. Some pupils may do extra English and Maths in Enhanced Learning. Do not worry if you make a mistake - we can edit your choices in school if needed.

Note: The Online Options is not yet ready, we will inform students when it's up and running
national careers week 2021
The Parents’ Guide to Successful Futures
The Parents’ Guide attached provides parents with the information they need to help their children make the right choices to create successful futures, ready for GCSE's and after GCSE's.
The online guides are designed to inform, involve and guide parental support. They include the most up to date information on topics such as apprenticeships, universities and revision techniques
the-parents-guide-to-national-careers-week-2021.pdf
The Parents’ Guide attached provides parents with the information they need to help their children make the right choices to create successful futures, ready for GCSE's and after GCSE's.
The online guides are designed to inform, involve and guide parental support. They include the most up to date information on topics such as apprenticeships, universities and revision techniques
the-parents-guide-to-national-careers-week-2021.pdf