Sixth Form (16-19) Pathways

Pathway Options Minimum Academic
Entry Requirements		 Post-16 Courses
Available		 Options for Students after
this Pathway is Completed

A Level
Pathway

(2 years)

7 x 9 - 4 GCSE grades
mainly at Grade 6 or above

+ Maths and English Language
at Grade 4 or above

 Three A Level courses
or Vocational Level 3 courses

Then progress to...

  1. Foundation or Degree level
    courses in Higher Education
    (e.g. via UCAS)
  2. Level 3 or 4 courses at
    other institutions
  3. Apprenticeships or
    Employment

Mixed Course
Pathway

(2 years)

 5 x 9 - 4 GCSE grades
mainly at Grade 4/5

Three subjects from a combination of
A Level and Vocational Level 3 courses

Plus

GCSE Maths and/or English Language
(if Grade 4 not yet achieved in these)

Please note: A student's qualifications may not fit exactly with the entry requirements for these two pathways. A member of the Sixth Form team will discuss appropriate courses at the time of enrolment. Alternative courses to GCSE (such as BTEC) can be included to meet entry requirements.

A student's GCSE grade in Maths and English will partly determine the choice of A-Levels that can be offered (please see entry requirements). Students who have not achieved Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and/or English Language must enrol on these courses and may have to change an option at enrolment to facilitate this.

Four A Levels may be taken by students attaining exceptional GCSE results, suitability for this should be discussed with a member of the Sixth Form team.