KS4 Subject Preferences Process 2026
KS4 Subject Preferences Process 2026
The commencement of the Key Stage 4 subject preference process is a significant milestone for students as they navigate their educational journey. This process provides students with their first opportunity to express their preferences and rank the subjects they wish to study, and it is a time when many begin to consider their future aspirations beyond their studies at SJT.
Below, you will find below links to the KS4 course descriptions. We encourage students and parents/carers to begin with these descriptions, as they outline the structure of the Key Stage 4 curriculum and highlight the areas where students have choices. The descriptions also provide valuable information about each subject, aiding students in their decision-making process.
We will be holding a Year 9 Subject Preference Evening on Thursday 26th March 2025 from 3.30pm to 6.00pm which will include Preferences Presentations at 4.00pm and 5.00pm. There will be information available and Subject Leaders, Teachers and our SJT Careers Lead. Representatives from Further Education Colleges will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. We strongly encourage you to attend with your child.
For career advice, Mrs. Starr is available to discuss the subject preferences with students. We encourage students to email her at r.starr@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk to arrange a convenient time.
In the links at the bottom of the page you will find further information about the subjects available for preferences including careers information.
Making their 'Preferences Choices'
Students will receive a link to the preferences form sent via their school email. This form must be completed by Monday 30th March 2026 from their school email account. At this stage we are simply asking students to rank their subjects that they are most interested in studying. We go then go through a process of fairly allocating students to courses, which is why we request subjects to be ranked. To give them a broad and balanced curriculum in KS4.
Once we have received the forms we will begin the process of allocating students to classes.
Links
Please click on the links below to access further information on each subject.