Our Post-16 Curriculum
The intent of our Post-16 Curriculum is to provide the right qualifications for students to access the most competitive universities and apprenticeships.
Our subject offer is broad with the aim of delivering excellent outcomes and skills that are the key to unlocking the next steps in life for our students.
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We predominantly offer A-levels at our Sixth Form. We offer two vocational qualifications.
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Most students will study a two-year course of three A-Levels, with the option of a fourth A-Level for those who meet the criteria.
- To study four A levels: Students must attain seven 9 - 7 grades including a 7 in Maths and English Language and Literature. Indivdual subject critera also applies
- To study three A levels/ Vocational Level 3 combination: Students must attain five 9 - 5 grades in full course GCSE subjects including Maths and English Language. No vocational subjects are allowed to count in the five 9 – 5 grades. Indivdual subject critera also applies. -
We also offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), worth the equivalent of an AS level. The EPQ often leads to lower university offers and provides students with a chance to pursue an independent project in a subject of their choosing. This helps develop research, thinking, writing, planning and self-management skills.
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Details of the curriculum for each subject can be viewed on our Subjects page, but a summary of the subjects available to KS5 students and the entry requirements are outlined below.
Entry Requirements
| Subject | Minimum grade in English Lang or Lit | Minimum grade in Maths | Entry requirements beyond English and Maths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | 5 | 5 | At least a 6 in Art or Design and Technology if Art is not taken at GCSE. |
| Biology | 5 | 6 | Students taking GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy or Synergy) must have at least a grade 7-7. Students taking GCSE Separate Sciences must have at least a grade 7 in Biology. |
| Business | 5 | 5 | At least at 5 in GCSE Business, if taken. |
| Chemistry | 5 | 6 | Students taking GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy or Synergy) must have at least a grade 7-7. Students taking GCSE Separate Sciences must have at least a grade 7 in Chemistry. |
| Computing | 5 | 6 | At least a 6 in GCSE Computer Science, if taken. |
| Economics | 5 | 6 | |
| English Literature | 6 | 5 | At least a 6 in English Literature and a 6 in English Language. |
| French | 5 | 5 | At least a 6 at GCSE French. Native speakers can liaise with the department to sit a suitability test. |
| Further maths | 5 | 8 | |
| Geography | 5 | 5 | At least a 6 in GCSE Geography, if taken. If not, a 6-5 equivalent in English Literature and Language. |
| Government and Politics | 5 | 5 | At least a 5 in either GCSE History or Geography. |
| Health and Social Care CAN | 5 | 5 | At least a Merit in an equivalent vocational qualification or 5 at GCSE. |
| History | 5 | 5 | At least a 6 in GCSE History, if taken. If not, a 6-5 equivalent in English Literature and Language. |
| Maths | 5 | 7 | |
| Music | 5 | 5 | At least a 6 in GCSE Music. Students will need to undertake an audition with the A Level Music team as part of their interview |
| Physics | 5 | 7 | Students taking GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy or Synergy) must have at least a grade 7-7 Students taking GCSE Separate Sciences must have at least a grade 7 in Physics. |
| Psychology | 5 | 5 | At least a 6-5 in Combined Science. |
| Sociology | 5 | 5 | At least a 5 in GCSE Sociology, if taken. |
| Spanish | 5 | 5 | At least a 6 at GCSE French. Native speakers can liaise with the department to sit a suitability test. |
| Sport CTEC | 5 | 5 |