Sixth Form Courses

Please see below the advanced level courses that the college offers in Years 12 and 13, provided there are sufficient numbers to make teaching groups viable.

'A' Level Courses - click to view

A Level Courses normally require grade 6 at GCSE - check with subject leaders for specific requirements.

Art

Maths and Further Maths

LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL COURSES - CLICK TO VIEW

A level 3 vocational course is an equivalent qualification to 1 or more A-Levels. Sometimes referred to as ‘BTECs’ although that is just one of many exam boards.

BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science

BTEC Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism

BTEC Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts

BTEC Extended Certificate in Music Performance

BTEC Sport Extended Certificate (Single Award)

BTEC Sport Diploma (Double Award)

BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (2025-26)

BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (2026-27)

LEVEL 2 VOCATIONAL COURSES - CLICK TO VIEW

Level 2 – this is a lower tier of qualification and will give the candidate a qualification that is equivalent to GCSE.

Level 2 Business Administration (Year 12)

Subject Requirements 2025 Intake - click to View

Applied Science	5-5 (Combined) / 5 (Separate).
Art	5 in either Art, Textiles or Graphics.
Biology	6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English and grade 6 in Maths.
Business Studies	5 in GCSE Business (if studied). If not, 5 in English & 5 in Maths.
Business Studies (BTEC)	Pass in Level 2 Business Studies (if studied). If not, 4 in English and Maths.
Chemistry	6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English & 6 in Maths.
Computer Science	6 in Computer Science (if studied). If not, 6 in Maths and Science.
English Literature	5 in English Literature + a 5 in one other essay based subject.
Further Maths	7 in Maths.
Geography	5 in Geography + 5-5 in Combined Science.
Health & Social Care	Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths.
History	5 in History + 5 in English Literature OR English Language.
Languages	6 in chosen language.
Law	5 in English Literature.
Maths	6 in Maths.
Music	5 or equivalent on performance instrument.
Media	4 in English Language and Literature.
Performing Arts	4 in Drama or a Level 2 Pass in Performing Arts. If not studied, Applicants with vocational experience (i.e. stage school), entry will be permitted after successful audition.
Photography	5 in either Art, Textiles or Graphics.
Physical Education	5 in PE + 5-5 (Combined Science) / 5 (Separate Science).
Physics	6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English and grade 6 in Maths.
Politics	5 in English Literature and English Language.
Product Design	5 in D&T: Metals, Timbers, Textiles, Polymers, Systems or Paper & Boards + 5 in English and 5 in Maths.
Psychology	6 in English & Maths + 5-5 combined Science / 5 in Separate Sciences.
Religious Education	5 in Religious Studies or Citizenship.
Sociology	5 in English Language and English Literature.
Sport (BTEC)	Level 2 Pass in Health and Fitness OR 4 in GCSE PE (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths.
Travel and Tourism (BTEC)	Level 2 Pass in Travel and Tourism (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths.

Courses and Blocks for 2025 (V = vocational course):

12A	12B	12C	12D	12E
Applied Science V	Biology	Art	Biology	Computer Science
Business V	History	Chemistry	Geography	French
English Literature	Photography	Music V	Maths	Health & Social Care V
Maths	Physics	Performing Arts V	Media	Law
Product Design	Psychology	Physical Education	Sport V Double Award	Sport V
Psychology	Business	Sociology	Further Maths	Spanish
Maths G	Travel & Tourism V	English G	Government & Politics	Religious Studies

NB: V denotes vocational course eg. BTEC; course certification is A Level unless otherwise stated.

G denotes GCSE retake.

Level 2 offer - Diploma in Business Administration