Year 9

The Year Group saint for Year 9 is St Catherine of Siena

Year 9 identity is ‘My options’.

Each year group has a special saint who guides them on their journey through secondary school.

Our saint is St Catherine of Sienna because throughout her life, she helped lots of people, corresponding via letter writing worldwide, encountering the Lord and helping the sick, even in a difficult period for the Catholic Church. St. Catherine is an inspiration of Love and Help.

 ”Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”

In Year 9, we are dedicated to cultivating a culture of ambition and achievement. Our vision is to inspire every student to set and pursue meaningful goals, deciding which option subjects will help them to achieve these goals. We believe that by fostering a supportive and dynamic environment, we empower our students to reach their full potential and become confident, goal-oriented individuals ready to navigate their future paths with purpose and passion. Together, we are committed to making Year 9 a transformative journey marked by growth, discovery, and success.

Year 9 Assessment

• In Year 9, students are required to choose their GCSE or equivalent option subjects, marking an important milestone in their educational journey. The process is designed to support students in making informed and thoughtful decisions about the courses they will pursue in Years 10 and 11.
• Each student in Year 9 is provided with their numerical minimum expected grade in each subject which is a change from Year 7 and Year 8. By sharing the minimum expected grades, we aim to help students understand what they are capable of and guide them in selecting option choices that suit them.
• To monitor and track the students’ academic progress, there are two data collection points during the year in the spring and summer term. Both academic performance and attitudes to learning are assessed, and feedback is shared with students and a report is sent out to parents.
• Parents Evening is combined with an Options Evening. This evening is an essential part of the option choices process, offering parents and students an opportunity to discuss the academic progress and option selections in more detail. Key members of staff, will deliver presentations to both parents and students, explaining the options process, outlining the curriculum for each subject, and providing guidance on how to make the best choice.