Learning Pathways
The information below summarises the three pathways that are available for sixth form students and the courses to which students will have access for each pathway. Please note that reference will be made to the subject specific criteria for each course when confirming course selection.
Academic Pathway
Suitable for high achieving students who are looking for professional occupations that require a degree / A levels and a higher level of academic achievement.
This would include students considering Oxbridge and Russell Group universities/universities and Advanced/Higher or Degree Apprenticeships.
Students on this pathway will study 3 or 4 A level qualifications from the group below.
Students may also opt for any subject on the Professional Pathway and a PLP.
Recommended Entry Requirements*
*Entry: 8 GCSE grades 9-4, averaging a minimum grade 6, including English and Maths at grade 5+
GCE A Level Course Offer
Please refer to additional subject entry requirements
A Level Art
A Level Biology A
A Level Chemistry A
A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
A Level Economics
A Level English Literature
A Level English Language
A Level Fashion and Textiles
A Level French
A Level Geography
A Level History
A Level Law
A Level Mathematics
A Level Further Maths
A Level Product Design
A Level Psychology
A Level Physics A
A Level Religious Studies
A Level Sociology
A Level Spanish
Professional Pathway
Suitable for students who are looking for professional occupations that may not require a degree but still need a higher level of academic achievement.
Students on this pathway will study a combination of Level 3 Applied Technical and appropriate A level qualifications from the group below.
Students can also access a Professional Learning Placement on this pathway
Recommended Entry requirements*
*Entry: 5-7 GCSE grades 9-4, averaging minimum grade 4, including English and/or Maths at grade 4+
Combined A Level & L3 Applied Technical Awards Offer
Please refer to additional subject entry requirements
BTEC Applied Science
BTEC Sport
BTEC Business Studies
BTEC Information Technology
AS Level Maths in Context (1 Year)
A Level Art
A Level Biology A
A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
A Level Economics
A Level English Literature
A Level English Language
A Level Fashion and Textiles
A Level French
A Level Geography
A Level History
A Level Law
A Level Product Design
A Level Psychology
A Level Religious Studies
A Level Sociology
A Level Spanish
Access Pathway
Suitable for students who are looking to secure their L2 qualifications before moving on to L3 or to L3/Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship or further education.
Students on this pathway will study specialist Level 2 qualifications as part of a personalised study programme.
Employability skills and a Professional Learning Placement will be part of this programme.
Students can also resit GCSE Maths and/or English on this pathway.
Recommended Entry requirements*
*Entry: At least 1 GCSE/Level 2 qualification at grade 9-4
L2 GCSE/Applied Technical Award Offer
Cambridge National Sport & Physical Activity
Certificate in Digital
Applications (ITQ)
BTEC Travel & Tourism
Functional Skills/GCSE English
Functional Skills/GCSE Maths
*Entry requirements always remain at the discretion of the School
