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Year 9 Options

At Harris Lowe Academy Willesden, we want to ensure that your child makes informed decisions about the subjects they choose.

We have produced a leaflet with the key information for the options process, issued to all students and their families. The options process marks a significant point in your child's educational journey where they will begin to consider their life beyond school and realise their aspirations and life ambitions.

Click HERE to view or download this year’s options leaflet.

Click HERE to view or download this year’s GCSE presentation.

Timeline

The options process takes place during the spring term in Year 9. The timeline is as follows:

  • Wednesday 25th February 2026: Options launch for students in Year 9 assembly
  • Thursday 26th February – 6th March 2026: GCSE Options Taster Fortnight.  Students will revisit ‘How to choose the right course’ and explore new courses available at GCSE level
  • Thursday 5th March 2026: Year 9 Parents/Carers & Options Evening. Options interviews begin.
  • Friday 13th March 2026: Options form final submission deadline
  • June 2026: Confirmation letter of final GCSE options offered

Parents

To help your discussions with your child:

  • Attend Year 9 Parents & Options Evening, 5th March. This will start with a presentation which provides an overview of Key Stage 4 as well as the options process, followed by an opportunity to discuss the courses in more detail with our subject teachers.
  • Read through the options leaflet with your child. Course information can be found below in our course guides.
  • Ensure that the options form is completed and returned to the academy by the deadline.

If you can't attend the Year 9 Options Evening, or have any questions regarding the options process, please contact Mr L Manandhar L.Manandhar@harrislowewillesden.org.uk or Mr S Grant S.Grant@harrislowewillesden.org.uk.

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Course guides

Below is a list of the course guides for the subjects currently in our KS4 curriculum.  This may change by the launch of Year 9 Options next year: