Curriculum

Year twelve

Students in year twelve generally study three subjects and follow a two year A level course. In addition pupils may study EPQ (Extended Project Qualification Level 3), resit English and/or Maths GCSE, PSHCE and have timetabled (supervised) study sessions.

Subject 1 5 Periods
Subject 2 5 Periods
Subject 3 5 Periods
PSHCE 1 Period
Study 2 Periods
EPQ 2 Periods
ReSit 2 Periods

Year thirteen

Students in year thirteen continue to study the three subjects started in year twelve as part of the two year A level course. In addition pupils may study resit English and/or Maths GCSE, PSHCE and have timetabled (supervised) study sessions.

Subject 1 6 Periods
Subject 2 6 Periods
Subject 3 6 Periods
PSHCE 1 Period
ReSit 2 Periods

Subjects are blocked based on applications during year eleven, some movement (to accommodate changes of subjects at enrolment) is possible in September but can not be guaranteed.

The decision to not run courses is also based on student application numbers and the impact/capacity to timetable.

Computer Science

A Level Computer Science

Creative Technologies

Art Photography Click here to view: Why Choose A Level Photography Textiles

English and Media

English Language & English Literature Media Studies

Extended Project Qualification

The EPQ is a free standing AS qualification and is worth up to 28 UCAS points. This qualification is open to all year twelve students and requires considerable commitment in order to achieve the highest grades. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) aims to inspire, enthuse and motivate students as well as prepare them for university and … Continue reading Extended Project Qualification

Humanities

Geography History RE

Languages and Business Studies

Business Studies French

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing Arts and Physical Education

Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport & Physical Activity A Level Drama A Level Music

PSHE

PSHCE stands for personal, social, health, careers and economic. Do schools have to teach it? Most of PSHCE education became statutory in September 2020 under the Children and Social Work Act. The Act introduced compulsory Relationships Education in primary schools and compulsory Relationships and Sex Education in secondary schools. Health Education (both mental and physical) … Continue reading PSHE

Science

Biology Chemistry Physics

Social Sciences

Health and Social Care Psychology Sociology

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