In September 2026, Year 8 students will start their new GCSE courses, which they will see through until their public exams at the end of Year 11. We offer a wide range of courses, both academic and vocational, ensuring that students can build on the breadth of our curriculum offer at Key Stage 3. This is an exciting and very important stage in school life, and we will provide advice and guidance throughout the process to make sure that students choose subjects which enable them to progress to Sixth Form and beyond.

Communications to parents/carers

Here you will find all communications that have been sent to Year 8 parents/carers. Please contact the school if you have any further queries: admin@sns.hackney.sch.uk

Key dates

  • 9th February and 23rd February - Heads of Subject to present at Year 8 assemblies
  • Week beginning 2nd February - 1:1 options and post-16 guidance meeting for all students
  • Week beginning 23rd February - Subject information and guidance published on SNS website
  • Wednesday 25th February - Year 8 Options Evening
  • Wednesday 4th March - Year 8 Parents/Carers’ evening
  • Thursday 5th March - Link to online options form sent to parents and carers
  • Friday 20th March - Deadline for completion and submission of online options form

Booklets

Here are our options information booklets for 2026. These booklets contain lots of information to help students choose their GCSE subjects.

Subject Information Booklet 2026-27

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Parent and Carers Guidance Booklet 2026-27

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