Year 10 & 11 Subject Information

Our year 10 and 11 curriculum is designed to meet the needs of individual students, allowing them to maximise their progress in core subjects and have flexibility in deciding their option subjects.

The curriculum at Whitchurch High School is made up of the following core components delivered over a two-week timetable:

  • Mathematics x 2 GCSEs 
  • English x 2 GCSEs 
  • Science x 2 GCSEs 
  • Welsh (1 GCSE over 3 years)
  • Life Skills up to 2 Level 2 qualifications - including Work Skills, Philosophy and Ethics, and Relationships, Wellbeing and Health
  • Sport and Exercise
  • Wellbeing

The remaining curriculum time will consist of 3 option subjects selected by each student. The option grid will be made available to students and will appear on this section of the website when it becomes available in February.

All students at Whitchurch follow a programme of guidance and support to ensure that they are following an appropriate and individual leaning pathway which matches their aspirations.

Year 9 Option Programme

Students in year 9 will be supported in making decisions on which option subjects to follow in years 10 and 11 according to the timeline of support outlined below:

YEAR 9 OPTION PROCESS 2025-2026

  • COMPLETION OF ILPP: September 2025 to June 2026
  • YEAR 9 OPTIONS LAUNCH: Week beginning 17th November 2025
  • UPDATED OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE: December 2025
  • KEY STAGE 4 SUBJECT OPTION TALKS IN LESSONS AND ASSEMBLY: December 2025 onwards
  • KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS OPEN EVENING / Yr9 PARENT/ CARER ENGAGEMENT EVENING: 22nd  January 2026 – 5pm till 7pm
  • FREE CHOICE SURVEY: 26th January – 9th February 2026 – the decisions made by pupils at this stage are used to help formulate the Key Stage 4 option grid.
  • OPTION GRID AVAILABLE: 2nd  March 2026
  • INDIVIDUAL PUPIL INTERVIEWS: 3rd, 4th and 5th  March 2026
  • OPTION FORMS SUBMITTED: 16th March 2026

INFORMATIVE PRESENTATIONS:

Options and Guidance Process

Parent/Carer Options Information

Wise Course for the Future

Even though a bewildering array of choices on offer in Years 10 and 11, it will be useful for students to discuss their option choices with their parents/carers, please click here for some advice and guidance for both parents/carers and students.

Who Should I See?

If students have any questions with regards to individual subjects, please encourage them to speak to their subject teacher or the Curriculum Leader who will willingly give help and guidance on the subject content and suitability. Please Click Here for a list of Faculty, Curriculum Leaders and subject teachers at Whitchurch High School. If you have any questions in relation to the options and guidance process the following members of staff can assist:

  • Mr D Duncan– Year 7-9 Pastoral assistant and transition co-ordinator
  • Mrs C Evans – Year 9 Progress Leader
  • Mr N Richi – Year 9 Progress Assistant
  • Mrs L Jones – Year 9 Pastoral assistant
  • Miss C Robson – Assistant Headteacher KS2-3
  • Mr JW Davies – Curriculum and Pathways

Subject Information

Please follow the links at the top of the page for year 10 and 11 subject specific information about core and option subjects.

*We cannot guarantee that all students will be able to take the subjects they choose. As some courses may be under-subscribed have to be withdrawn.

Individual Learning Pathway Plan - ILPP

Completion of the ILPP will help to guide students through each stage of the option process and help them consider their own personal pathway towards employment. Please click here to visit our CWRE section of the website to find out more information.