Sixth Form Information booklet 2020

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
Our Sixth Form offers three main pathways. We know
from experience that you will need at least six GCSEs
at level 4 or above, including English and Maths, to be
successful on most traditional A Level courses.
We also know from experience that you will need GCSEs
at level 6 or above to be successful in some A Level
courses. For some of you, our successful vocational
courses will be the best route to success.
There will be a programme of information and guidance
activities in school to help you choose the pathway which
will bring you success.
You should base your decisions on your predicted
grades, your career ambitions and what you enjoy
doing. (The running of some courses may be subject
to minimum student numbers).
Pathway 1 (Challenge)
Most GCSE Grades:
9, 8, & 7s
Pathway 2 (Traditional)
Most GCSE Grades:
7s, 6s & 5s
English & Maths at Level 4 +
Pathway 3 (Mixed)
Most GCSE Grades:
mainly 4s or higher
English & Maths at Level 4 +
Programme of Study
2 years study in Sixth Form
3 or 4 A level or BTEC Courses
Facilitating Subjects -
Sciences, Maths & Languages
Work Experience
● Computer Science
● Further Maths
● Physics
● Chemistry
● Biology
You can also select Pathway 2
(Traditional Courses)
Progression
High Grades at A Level
(BBB or more)
Competitive place at
Russell Group
University/Oxford
or Cambridge
Level 4 Apprenticeship
Programme of Study
2 years study in Sixth Form
3 A level or BTEC Courses
(subject to individual entry
requirements)
Work Experience
You can also select
Pathway 3 (Mixed) courses
and possibly some
Pathway 1 (Challenge) courses
● Art ● Business Studies
● Classical Civilisation (online)
● Economics Electronics
● Engineering Technical Award
● English Language & Literature
● English Literature ● Film Studies
● Geography ● History
● Law (online) ● Maths
● Music ● Physical Education
● Philosophy (online)
● Photography ● Politics
● Product Design
● Psychology ● Religious Studies
● Sociology ● Textiles
1 2 3
Progression
University or
Level 4 Apprenticeship
Programme of Study
2 years study in Sixth Form
Combination of
A Levels and BTEC Courses
or just BTECs
GCSE English & Maths resits
where necessary
Work Experience
● Performing Arts BTEC (Acting)
● Science Applied BTEC
● Health & Social BTEC
● Computing BTEC
● Business Studies BTEC
With careful guidance, you may
choose some courses from
Pathway 2, in subjects where
you have shown a particularly
ability or talent
Progression
University Level 3/4
Apprenticeship Foundation
Year Degree Course
Extended Project (EPQ)
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