What Courses are Available?

• A-Levels over a period of two years
• Level 3 BTEC qualifications
• GCSE Maths and English resit.  NOTE: This is only available to students studying 3 full time courses.
• All students will take part in a Care, Guidance and Support programme.
• A range of enrichment opportunities are available that all students participate in.             

 Entry Criteria

Traditional A-Levels

• 5 Grade 9-4 in GCSE subjects
• Grade 5 GCSE in chosen subjects
• Mathematics—A Grade 7 at GCSE is required
• Further Mathematics – A Grade 8 at GCSE is required
• Biology, Chemistry and Physics:   – GCSE Trilogy Grade 7/7 or Triple Grade 7 and a Grade 7 in Mathematics. Students with a near miss in Mathematics at Grade 6 will be considered if their score on the GCSE Examination is within 5% of Grade 7
• Computing:  A Grade 6 in Mathematics is required
• Social Sciences (Psychology* and Sociology) and Media Studies must have a Grade 5 in English Language or Literature. 

Note:

• • Psychology in addition requires a Grade 5 in Mathematics.
  • *Only one of the two Music courses will run.  This decision will be taken in consultation with the students opting to take Music.

BTECs/Applied Courses

• Students currently studying a BTEC/Applied course require a Merit to proceed onto the Level 3 course, in addition to 4 other GCSEs 9-4
• To undertake a Level 3 BTEC/Applied Course without having previously studied the subject in Year 11, 5 GCSE grades 9-4 are required

Note:  A strong pass is required to study Human Biology — Grades 55

Key Stage 5 Curriculum

The Post 16 Curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious.  The curriculum is both academic and vocational in order to provide first rate transition post 18 either to university or employment/further training.  A full suite of A levels is offered alongside a selection of Vocational, Applied and BTEC choices.  Please see out prospectus on the website for full details about all the courses we offer. 

English and Mathematics GCSE re-take lessons are fully embedded into the students' timetables to best ensure all students leave school with a strong pass in English and Mathematics

Alongside the academic curriculum is an outstanding enrichment programme to prepare our students for their next steps post 18 which includes, UCAS preparation, apprenticeship opportunities, employment, study skills, Oxbridge support, wider careers advice, mental health/stress awareness, current affairs and work experience.  In addition to the timetabled enrichment session all Sixth Form students use two of their non-teaching periods to complete additional enrichment activities which may include ‘Directed Study’, completing an Extended Project, supporting the ‘School Reading Programme’ or acting as a mentor for younger students.

Relationship and Sex Education is taught in accordance with the guidelines issued by the local authority and approved by the Local Governing Body, of the school.

The academic curriculum is based around a Faculty structure with Heads of Faculty, Progress Leaders and Subject Leaders linked to a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

All students, regardless of their age, gender, ability and background, are entitled to and will be offered a range of educational opportunities. In order to achieve this, the curriculum will display breadth, balance, relevance, differentiation, progression and continuity.

The needs of students with specific learning and/or behavioural and emotional difficulties are catered for by the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo) who will liaise with the support services and faculties to make the necessary curriculum arrangements.

A variety of assessment techniques are used- term time tests, internal and external examinations.

Reporting takes place through Progress Reports, a written report and a Parents' Consultation Meeting for each Year.

 

Induction Days - 25^th and 26^th June 2026

Our Sixth Form Induction is an opportunity for our students to be able to sample lessons and participate in team building activities. Summer preparatory work is also set in order to facilitate an immediate start to the students’ courses in September.  Attendance at this event is compulsory.

NB. It must be stressed that no course will run unless numbers are viable.  Courses with few students may run with reduced time.