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Applications for Year 12 September 2024

The initial application window to study with us in September has now closed.

Applicants who applied and have an offer to study with us have been provided with enrolment instructions.  For all other students wishing to enrol in September, they must attend school on Friday 23rd August between 0900 and 1200 where a member of staff can discuss their application with them.  All students must bring a copy of their GCSE results to enrol.

Further information on our courses can be found in the attached booklet and below.  Please note that OCR Cambridge Technical in Business has now been replaced by Edexcel A-level Business Studies.

Sixth Form Course Booklet 2024-2026

 

Option Blocks for September 2024 entry:

Below, you can view the subject option blocks and entry requirements for our courses next year.  Most students study 3 courses, although in a few cases, some students may study 2 or 4.  It is only possible to study 1 course from each option block (A, B, C and D) as the subjects in each block are timetabled together.  Please look at the option blocks and entry criteria carefully before completing an online application.  Whilst it is possible to change options later, it is sensible to take time to carefully consider your choices now.

Block A  Block B  Block C  Block D 
Biology Computer Science English Language & Literature Art
Economics English Literature Further Mathematics Chemistry
Sociology Physics Geography History
  Politics Mathematics Mathematics
  Psychology Business Studies Religious Studies
L3 (BTEC) Applied Human Biology L3 (BTEC) Health and Social Care   L3 (BTEC) Applied Psychology
    GCSE Mathematics (Re-sit) GCSE English (Re-sit)

Entry Criteria for sixth form courses

Please note: It is important that students study courses that are appropriate for their ability and provide the best chance of success and progression.  The entry criteria below show the expected achievement at GCSE to embark on our sixth form courses.  Where students narrowly miss part of the criteria to study certain courses, we will assess their application on an holistic basis to make a final decision.

 

Course Minimum GCSE English Grade (Language or Literature) Minimum GCSE Mathematics Grade Other Specific Requirements
Art 5 4 6 in GCSE Art
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Biology 5 6 7 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Business Studies 5 5 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Chemistry 5 7 7 in GCSE Chemistry or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Computer Science 4 6 6 in GCSE Computer Science or equivalent
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Economics 6 6 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
English Language & Literature 5 4 5 in both English Language & Literature
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
English Literature 6 4 6 in English Language & Literature
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Geography 6 4 6 in GCSE Geography
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
History 6 4 6 in GCSE History
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Mathematics 4 7 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Further Mathematics 4 8 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Physics 5 7 7 in GCSE Physics or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Politics 6 4 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Psychology 6 6 5 in two GCSE Science Subjects or Combined
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Religious Studies 5 4 5 in GCSE RS
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Sociology 6 4 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
L3 (BTEC) Applied Human Biology 4 4 4 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE
L3 (BTEC) Applied Psychology 4 4 Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE
L3 (BTEC) Health and Social Care 4 4 4 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE