Entry into the Sixth Form requires a minimum of 5 x grade 4 Including English and Maths. The 3 pathways you can take have additional requirements as follows:
Pathway 1
3 (or 4) A Levels
This pathway consists of 3 or 4 A levels. From this pathway, students would usually want to go onto university or a level 4 apprenticeship.
Requirements: Most subjects: Grade 5 in your chosen subject (some subjects vary – see individual subject information)
Pathway 2
3 (or 4) Level 3 Vocational Qualifications
This pathway consists of 3 or 4 level 3 vocational courses such as BTEC and Extended Project Qualification.
From this pathway students would usually want to go onto higher education courses, university or a level 4 apprenticeship.
Requirements: Grade 4 in your chosen subject
Pathway 3
A combination of A Levels and Vocational Qualifications
This pathway consists of a combination of A levels and level 3 vocational courses, such as BTEC and an Extended Project Qualification. From this pathway, students would usually want to go onto university or a level 4 apprenticeship.
Requirements: A combination of Pathway 1 and 2 entry criteria
Subjects available:
A-Level Qualifications | Vocational Qualifications | ||
● Biology
● Business ● Chemistry ● Computer Science ● Criminology ● Design Technology ● Economics ● English Literature ● Fine Art ● French ● German |
● Further Mathematics
● Geography ● History ● Mathematics ● Media ● Photography ● Physics ● Physical Education ● Philosophy & Ethics ● Psychology ● Sociology ● Spanish |
● Applied Science
● Child’s Play Learning and Development ● Creative Media ● Health and Social Care ● Mathematical Studies ● Performing Arts |
Key Stage 5 Curriculum Guides
Subject | Head of Department | Additional Info | Curriculum Guide |
A-Level Art & Design | Mr A Wallis | Guide | |
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A-Level Biology | Mr C Griffiths | Guide | |
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A-Level Business Studies | Mr I Cole | Guide | |
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A-Level Chemistry | Mr C Griffiths | Guide | |
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A-Level Computer Science | Mr R Wells | Guide | |
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A-Level Design Technology | Mrs K Nelmes | Guide | |
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A-Level Economics | Mr I Cole | Guide | |
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A-Level English Literature | Mrs S Melville Brown | Guide | |
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A-Level Further Mathematics | Mr M Hatch | Guide | |
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A-Level Geography | Mr M McCarthy | Guide | |
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A-Level History | Mr M McCarthy | Guide | |
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A-Level Mathematics | Mr M Hatch | Guide | |
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A-Level Media | Mr A Wallis | YEAR 12 only | Guide |
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A-Level Modern Foreign Languages (French, German and Spanish) | Mr S Carter | Guide | |
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A-Level Sociology | Mr J Mitchell | Guide | |
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A-Level Philosophy & Ethics | Miss L Harris | Guide | |
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A-Level Photography | Mr A Wallis | Guide | |
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A-Level Physical Education | Mr A Sykes | Guide | |
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A-Level Physics | Mr C Griffiths | Guide | |
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A-Level Psychology | Mr J Mitchell | Guide | |
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Level 3 Criminology – |
Mr J Mitchell | Guide | |
BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science | Mr C Griffiths | Guide | |
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BTEC National Certificate in Child’s Play, Learning & Development | Mr J Mitchell | Guide | |
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BTEC National Extended Certificate Creative Digital Media | Mr A Wallis | YEAR 13 only | Guide |
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BTEC National Extended Certificate Health & Social Care | Mr J Mitchell | Guide | |
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BTEC National Extended Certificate Performing Arts | Mrs S Curtis | Guide | |
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Level 3 Mathematical Studies | Mr M Hatch | One Year Course | Guide |
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