Half Term Reminder: We break up on Friday 13 February 2026. All students return on Tuesday 24 February, as Monday 23 February is an INSET Day. Have a great half term!
Year 10 Options
During the course of Year 9 students will pick their options for Years 10 and 11. This is an exciting time for students as it will be the first time that they have the opportunity to decide how some of their curriculum looks and starts to shape their future career choices.
There will be lots of help for students and parents to help guide the choosing process, if you have any questions about options please contact Mr Smith (dsmith@blandfordschool.org.uk)
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Year 10 Options 2026-2028
You must select ONE subject from each option block (A,B,C and D). You should indicate your first choice with a 1 and your second choice with a 2 and third choice with a 3 in each block.
You must choose (at least) ONE of the following subjects: French / Spanish / History / Geography.
| A | B | C | D |
| Art | Art | Art | Business Studies |
| Engineering (V) | Business Studies | Businesss Studies | Geography |
| French | Child Development (V) | Child Development (V) | Food and Cookery (V) |
| Geography | Engineering (V) | Drama | History |
| History | Food and Nutrition | 3D Design | i-Media (V) |
| Music (V) | Geography | Food and Cookery (V) | Learning Support* |
| RE | History | French | Performing Arts - Dance (V) |
| Spanish | PE | Geography | Science |
| Â | BTEC Sport (V) | History | BTEC Sport (V) |
| Â | Â | i-Media (V) | Â |
| Â | Â | Spanish | Â |
(V) Vocational qualification.
* Learning support is only for students who the SENDCo deems it appropriate for.
Please remember the following combinations are not allowed: PE and BTEC Sport, 3D Design and Art, 3D Design and Textiles, Art and Textiles, Food and Nutrition and Food and Cookery.
2025-2026 Options timeline
| December 2025 | Year 9 Progress Checks issued |
| 8th January 2026 | Options tutor period for Year 9 |
| 12th January 2026 | Taster sessions for new subjects |
| 14th January 2026 | Parent information evening |
| 22nd January 2026 | Year 9 Parents’ Evening |
| 29th January 2026 | Deadline to return Options Form Version 1* |
| May/June 2026 | Options choices confirmed to students |
*There may be additional versions of the options form in an attempt to match as many
student choices as possible.
Coming soon:
2026 Options Booklet