Curriculum
Students in the Sixth Form will select from one of two pathways:
- A Level Pathway: Students will select 3 or 4 A levels to study over 2 years.
- Academic Pathway (A Level & BTEC): A combination of both A Level and appropriate vocational qualifications.
These pathways will be supplemented by additional learning opportunities which are aimed at supporting students with the skills required to be successful in their A Levels and vocational studies and beyond, in addition to preparing students for the demands they will face at University, in apprenticeships or in employment.
Additional learning opportunities include:
- An additional “Plus one” qualification – Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), Core Maths, ICT
- Extended study skills
- Enrichment activities
- Work experience
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A Level Courses |
Specific Entry Requirements |
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Art and Design |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Art. |
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Business Studies |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Mathematics. |
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Drama and Theatre Studies |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Drama and English. If Drama has not been studied at GCSE, individual cases will be considered if all other criteria is met. |
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English Language |
Overall plus Grade 5 in English Language. |
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English Literature |
Overall plus Grade 5 in English Literature. |
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Geography |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Geography. If Geography has not been studied at GCSE, individual cases will be considered if all other criteria is met. |
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History |
Overall plus Grade 4 in History and Grade 5 in English. If History has not been studied at GCSE, individual cases will be considered if all other criteria is met. |
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Languages – French |
Overall plus Grade 6 in French. |
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Languages – Spanish |
Overall plus Grade 6 in Spanish. |
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Law |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Mathematics |
Overall plus Grade 6 in Mathematics. Students will sit an algebra test in September and be given additional support if required. |
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Further Mathematics |
Overall plus Grade 7 in Mathematics. |
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Music |
Overall plus Grade 5 in Music. Students must have studied Music at GCSE or be at Grade 5 on their chosen instrument. |
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Politics |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Product Design |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Art or a Technology subject. |
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Psychology |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English, Grade 4 in Mathematics and Grade 4 in Science. |
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Religious Studies |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Science – Biology |
Overall plus Grade 5 in Biology/Combined Science and Grade 5 in Mathematics. |
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Science – Chemistry |
Overall plus Grade 5 in Chemistry/Combined Science and Grade 5 in Mathematics. |
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Science – Physics |
Overall plus Grade 6 in Physics/Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics. |
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Sociology |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Vocational Courses |
Specific Entry Requirements |
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Health and Social Care (BTEC) |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Science - Applied (BTEC) |
Overall plus 2 x Grade 4 in Combined Science. |
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Sport (BTEC) |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English and 2 x Grade 4 in Combined Science. |
Please click on the link below to view our latest Curriculum Booklet.