These will enable students to go to university, higher level apprenticeships or employment and include:
Academic – A Levels
Vocational – BTEC & Professional
Alongside your academic studies, you will also participate in our Enrichment Programme which will include additional subject lectures, sport and community service.
Academic
A Levels Some subjects will cover a one year AS level alongside the two year A2 course however many subjects, for example in History you will need to commit to a two year course. Please discuss this with either the subject teachers or the Sixth Form Team if you are unsure.
Some subjects will run as previously where you can continue from AS to A2. However the AS level will not contribute to the full A Level qualification, for example English Literature.
Minimum entry requirements for the A Level route are Maths and English preferably at grade 5 equivalent or above, as well as the requirements for the individual subject areas. Individual subject requirements can be found in the course descriptions in this booklet.
Vocational
Applied, BTEC, Tech Levels Vocational courses offer well recognised qualifications, understood by teachers, employers and universities and are highly regarded stepping stones to employment in the vocational area or university.
They are level 3 qualifications designed to provide highly specialist work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment.
For students wishing to study vocational courses they would be expected to have achieved four GCSEs at grade 4 or above; including English and Maths.
Applied Diplomas are equivalent to one A Level. Diplomas are equivalent to two A Levels. Extended Diplomas are equivalent to three A Levels.
BTEC & Tech Level courses are stringent and robust and comprise of externally assessed examination modules and coursework assignments. Students will be taught an assignment and will have to complete their work by a set deadline.
