Guided Pathways 2025 - 2026
In the first three years at King James’s school, all students follow the same compulsory programme of study.
However, in Year 9, students are given the opportunity to make a number of choices regarding the subjects and the types of courses they wish to study in Years 10 and 11. As this is the first time students will have had chance to specialise their preferred course of study, there are some very important decisions to be made.
At King James’s School, we make a clear commitment to excellence and we pride ourselves on the provision of a personalised curriculum designed to meet the needs of all our students. Our offer allows all students to achieve academically and socially in their GCSE years and beyond. To achieve this, we provide a variety of curriculum ‘pathways’. Every student follows a designated ‘Gate’, which is focused on providing a clear route to appropriate levels of study and preparation for future education, employment or training.
The Guided Pathway booklet looks in detail at each subject offered at King James’s. It also highlights the topic areas covered within each subject, how each subject will be assessed, and possible future progression routes to which it could lead.
It is important that careful consideration is given to each course and that preference subjects are selected carefully. The choices students make now can open or close doors in the future and it is important that you take the time with your child to read through the information and guidance ensuring they make choices which will maximise their future education and career prospects.
Important Dates and information for Pathways 2025-2026
· Week commencing 1 December 2025 – Year 9 examinations
· Wednesday 7 January 2026 – Year 9 Pathways assembly
· Thursday 5 February 2026 – Pathways Evening
· Friday 13 February 2026 – Deadline to return completed Pathways forms
· Week commencing 23 February – 23 March 2026 – Individual student meetings*
· Monday 18 May 2026 – Allocated subject choices confirmed with students
Please click on the subjects below to view a short subject video clip for each subject area to provide with more detail about what each subject is like to study at KS4.
