Courses
Level 2 - BTEC / GCSE / National Certificate
These courses are one‑year qualifications aimed at students who achieve four grade 3s, including Maths and English. They provide a valuable stepping stone to higher‑level study or help students prepare for employment or an apprenticeship at age 17. These one‑year courses are designed for students who have not yet achieved the number of grade 4 GCSEs needed for Level 3 study. They offer a valuable route to progress to the next level or to prepare for employment or an apprenticeship at age 17.
Entry Requirements
Students will need a minimum of five grade 3 GCSEs, including equivalent passes in Maths and English. These qualifications can support progression to A Levels, apprenticeships, or other further study pathways.
If you have not met the entry requirements for a Level 2 course and would like to explore your options, please contact the Sixth Form team.
Level 3 – A Level / BTEC
Our Level 3 A Levels and BTECs are rigorous two‑year programmes designed for students who achieve at least five grade 4s or above, including equivalent passes in English and Maths.
Entry Requirement:
Five GCSEs at 4 or above including GCSE Maths and English, plus some courses have additional requirements. You can find detailed entry requirements for each course at the bottom of this page.
AQA Extended Project: Year 13
In Year 13, students will be given the opportunity to carry out an AQA Level 3 Extended Project. This qualification is worth valuable UCAS points and will develop and extend an area of study or a topic of personal interest.
It will be based on a topic chosen by the student and has proven invaluable for many of our students. Universities love the Extended Project, and it has often been used as a 'tiebreaker' between university applicants with similar results, as it requires independent work and original thought.
It is an opportunity to pursue individual interests in ways closer to the University experience. Students love the ability to choose their own topic, independence and high quality individual support – this is reflected in the superb results this subject enjoys.