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

Booklets

Here is our subject information booklet for 2026. This booklets contain lots of information to help students choose their GCSE subjects.

Subject Information Booklet 2026-27

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Please note, our Parent and Carer Guidance Booklet 2026-27 will be published soon.