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Learning Pathways

The table below summarises the four 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 (pg8) when confirming course selection.

Academic Pathway (Level 3)

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 universities that include the Oxbridge and Russell Group universities as well as Advanced, Higher or Degree Apprenticeships.

Students on this pathway will study three or four A level qualifications.

Recommended Entry Requirements*

*Entry: 8 or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and Maths at grade 5 and above

Professional Pathway (Level 3)

Suitable for students who are looking for professional occupations that may not require a degree but still need a higher level of academic achievement.

This would include students considering universities and Advanced, Higher or Degree Apprenticeships. Students on this pathway will study a combination of Level 3 Vocational qualifications and an appropriate A level.

Students can also resit GCSE Maths or English on this pathway.

Recommended Entry Requirements*

*Entry 5 or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and/or Maths at grade 4 and above

*NEW* Technical Pathway in Marketing (Level 3)

Suitable for students who are looking for professional occupations that may not require a degree but still need a higher level of academic achievement.

This would include students considering Advanced, Higher or Degree Apprenticeships and the qualification would also be accepted onto relevant courses at university.

Students on this pathway would study the T-Level Qualification, which is the equivalent to three A levels.

Recommended Entry requirements*

*Entry: 5 or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English at grade 4+ and Maths at grade 3 and above

*NEW* Foundation Pathway in Business (Level 2)

Suitable for students who are looking to secure their L2 qualifications before moving on to L3 study, Intermediate Apprenticeships or further education.

Students on this pathway will study specialist Level 2 qualifications as part of a personalised study programme and will  also resit GCSE Maths and/or English on this pathway.

Recommended Entry requirements*

*Entry: 2 GCSE grade 9-4

* requirements always remain at the discretion of the School

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