Sixth Form Options

Courses that provide depth, challenge and preparation for higher education.

• Applied Science BTEC
• Maths A Level
• English Literature A Level
• Core Maths

Subjects that allow students to express themselves, develop originality and showcase their artistic and design talents.

• Art A Level
• Art, Craft & Design Unit Award Scheme
• Graphic Communications/Content Creation
• Photography A Level

Practical, career-focused qualifications that build real-world skills, industry knowledge and clear routes into employment, apprenticeships or further study.

• Agriculture Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
• Agricultural Engineering Level 3 Certificate
• Animal Management Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
• Business Cambridge Technicals Diploma
• Engineering First Award
• Engineering & Maintenance
• Extended Project Qualification
• Hospitality Level 2 First Award
• ICT Systems & Principles Level 2 Diploma
• ICT Systems Level 3 Diploma
• Personal Effectiveness ASDAN Certificate
• Sport & Physical Activity Level 3 Certificate
• Certificate for Entry to Uniformed Services Level 2

Biology
GCSE
AQA

Qualification Overview

This course is an opportunity to continue to investigate the living world around us and to focus on the biological processes which are essential to life. With a focus on practical work and learning through investigations, studying Biology gives pupils an exciting and broad understanding of living things which they can relate to the world around them.

Approach to Learning

Pupils will be taught by subject specialists. Our small class sizes allow pupils to develop their confidence in science by being able to fully investigate the topics that they cover. Regular feedback will be given to pupils allowing them to track their progress over the period of the course. Pupils will be coached in effective exam techniques.

A Closer Look

This is a two year course where pupils are able to concentrate on Biology as a single science to achieve a single GCSE qualification. The content is split into seven topic areas which will be split over the two years.

The topics include:

• Cell Biology
• Body systems
• Human defence systems
• Bioenergetics
• Evolution and Inheritance
• Ecology

Regular opportunities for practical activities will be integrated into the programme of study so that pupils can learn through their practical experiences.

English
IGCSE
Cambridge International

Qualification Overview

English Language IGCSE encourages pupils to become appreciative and critical readers, writers, speakers and listeners. The skills gained from the course will assist pupils in their future careers.

The course gives pupils the opportunities to understand a variety of reading texts and to use their knowledge to inspire their own written work. Pupils are also required to write texts for different purposes. Pupils are required to deliver a presentation and respond to questions to showcase their communication, listening and speaking skills learnt in the course.

Approach to Learning

Pupils are encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which English can be used. Cambridge IGCSE develops general analysis and communication skills such as inference and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively. The course is assessed through an examination and coursework. Pupils are coached in effective examination techniques.

A Closer Look

The course enables pupils to:

• develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing
• use a wide range of vocabulary
• use the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation

Mathematics
GCSE
Edexcel

Qualification Overview

GCSE Mathematics is offered at Higher or Foundation Level depending on a pupil’s prior performance at Key Stage 3. Both levels are taken as a linear course which is assessed via examination. Pupils sit three papers; one non-calculator and two calculator papers.

Approach to Learning

The course is classroom based, usually with a variety of tasks depending on the topic being studied. The course is assessed through an examination and coursework. Pupils are coached in effective examination techniques.

A Closer Look

Both Higher and Foundation levels cover topics across the five main areas of
mathematics;

• Number
• Algebra
• Shape and Space
• Data and Probability
• Ratio and Proportion

Foundation GCSE topics include:

• Area and Circumference of a Circle
• Two-Way Tables
• ‘Recipe’ Proportion
• Laws of Indices
• Solving Simple Equations

Higher GCSE topics include:

• Circle Theorems
• Conditional Probability
• Direct and inverse Proportion
• Fractional and Negative indices
• Quadratic Equations