Sixth Form courses

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

 Course

 Entry Requirements

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

 Block B

 Block C

 Block D

Biology  Further Maths Biology Chemistry
Further Maths Maths Chemistry Economics
Maths Psychology Physics Film
Politics French Psychology History
Art Spanish Sociology Sport
Business English    
Applied Science BTEC Core 1 Applied Science BTEC Core 1   Applied Science BTEC Opt 1
Applied Science BTEC Opt 2   Applied Science BTEC Core 2 Applied Science BTEC Core 2
Business BTEC Core 1 Business BTEC Core 1 Business BTEC Opt 1  
  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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