Options – Essential Information

Essential information

At Vale of York Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every student is continually inspired, challenged and supported to be the very best that they can be.

“Sempar ad Optimum”- Always giving the best.

Central to this is offering a curriculum that meets our students’ needs.

Please take a look at the Options Booklet and the subject videos (see the links at the bottom of this page) for full information about the options available to you.

As a first step, please watch the following videos from Mr Halifax and Mrs Barnes.

Options 2021 – Overview and context

Options 2021 – Completing the Options Process

Options 2021 – Making your choices: Advice from Mrs Barnes

What subjects will or can my child study?

Your child will take Core Subjects which are compulsory and a selection of EBacc and Open Option Subjects, depending on their recommended Key Stage 4 pathway.

View Core Subject videos

View EBacc Subject videos

View Open Option videos

View Study Plus videos