A significant strength of our sixth form is the wide range of subjects we have on offer and the multiple combinations of subjects that students can take. We invite students to apply for one of three pathways:
- A level pathway
Study 3 A-levels
- Combined pathway
Study a 120 credit BTEC and 1 A-level
- BTEC pathway
Study a 180 credit BTEC
All of these pathways lead to a place at university and we will help students pick the pathway which is right for them to ensure that they achieve the best possible grades. In addition to this, students aspiring to a top university have the opportunity to study four A levels if they have achieved a majority of grades 8/9 at GCSE. Any students who have not yet achieved a 5 in either English Language or Maths GCSE will receive timetabled lessons to prepare them to retake this qualification.
Pathway
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Course
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Entry Requirements
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| Pathway 0 |
4 A-levels |
Entry requirement 8 grades at 9 – 8 |
| Pathway 1 |
3 A-levels |
Entry requirement 5 grades at 9 – 6 |
| Pathway 2 |
Extended Diploma BTEC and 1 A-level |
Entry requirement 3 grades at 9 – 6 |
| Pathway 3 |
Extended Diploma BTEC |
Entry requirement 5 grades at 9 – 4 |
Subjects are blocked against each other, here is an example of the blocking to help support subject conversations. Blocking for Y12 2024 will not be confirmed until GCSE results day/ enrolment (August 2024).
Block A
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Block B
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Block C
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Block D
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| Biology |
Further Maths |
Biology |
Chemistry |
| Further Maths |
Maths |
Chemistry |
Economics |
| Maths |
Psychology |
Physics |
Film |
| Politics |
French |
Psychology |
History |
| Art |
Spanish |
Sociology |
Sport |
| Business |
English |
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| Applied Science BTEC Core 1 |
Applied Science BTEC Core 1 |
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Applied Science BTEC Opt 1 |
| Applied Science BTEC Opt 2 |
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Applied Science BTEC Core 2 |
Applied Science BTEC Core 2 |
| Business BTEC Core 1 |
Business BTEC Core 1 |
Business BTEC Opt 1 |
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Business BTEC Opt 2 |
Business BTEC Core 2 |
Business BTEC Core 2 |
| Media BTEC Core 1 |
Media BTEC Core 1 |
Media BTEC Opt 1 |
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A Levels
Level 3 BTEC Courses