Subjects
Students in the sixth form will all follow a level 3 programme where they will take 3 A levels (or equivalents) plus the EPQ qualification. The TechBac is equivalent to 4 A levels.
For more information about individual subjects please click on the link below:
Subject Name | Examining Board | Level |
Engineering Btec Diploma | Pearson Edexcel | 2 A level equivalent |
Engineering Btec Extended Diploma | Pearson Edexcel | 3 A level equivalent |
Physics | AQA | A level |
Chemistry | AQA | A level |
Biology | AQA | A level |
Product Design | AQA | A level |
IT Btec Extended Certificate | Pearson Edexcel | 1 A level equivalent |
Maths | Edexcel | A level |
IT Btec Extended Certificate | Pearson Edexcel | 1 A level equivalent |
EPQ Extended Project Qualification | AQA | 1 AS level |
The Techbac is short for Technical Baccalaureate and will consist of the 3 A level equivalent Btec engineering extended diploma, A level maths and an EPQ qualification.
Additional subjects may be available if there is sufficient demand.
All students in the sixth form will receive careers education and guidance to support them in choosing the correct pathway for the future, be it higher education, an advanced apprenticeship or other employment. In addition students will undertake physical education, enterprise education and PSHE.
Students will also undertake a week of work experience each year and, if appropriate, will be encouraged to pursue further work experience as part of their regular curriculum.
General entry requirement for all courses
GCSE Level 4 and above in English Language and Maths
A level pathway
Subject specific entry criteria
Students to select 3 linear A’ level subjects plus EPQ
Subject | Minimum GCSE Grade |
Maths | GCSE level 6 in maths plus maths entry test |
Further maths | GSCE level 6 in maths plus maths entry test |
Physics | GCSE triple science grade B plus must also be studying A level maths |
Chemistry | GCSE triple science grade B plus a level 5 or above in maths |
Biology | GCSE triple science grade B |
Product Design | GCSE grade B and level 5 in either English Language or maths |
BTEC vocational level 3 pathway
- GCSE Level 4 and above in English Language and Maths
- GCSE grade C and above in at least 6 GCSE’s or combination of GCSE grade C and above and vocational level 2 merits
Technical Baccalaureate pathway
- GCSE Level 7 and above in GCSE English Language and Maths
- GCSE grade A and above in at least 6 GCSE’s