Key Stage 5

4 option blocks (10 periods) matched Year 12/13 – generated from student choices. Available subjects as follows

Level 3 BTEC courses in:

Engineering, and  Health & Social Care [equivalent to 3 A levels] and IT [equivalent to 1 A level]

A Level courses in :

English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, French, German, Spanish, Computer Science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Government &  Politics, Religion, Sociology, Art, Music, Music Technology, Theatre Studies

Those students who failed to secure a Level 2 pass in GCSE English and/ or Maths during Year 12 have timetabled lessons in the subject(s) they failed.

Wider curriculum opportunities include                                                                                                                                     

• Extended Project started at the end of Year 12 and completed by Christmas of Year 13.
• Wednesday afternoon a variety of Enrichment Activities including Sport, Community Service, Work Experience, Cookery and Mentoring.
• Focus Days, assemblies and weekly tutor period ensure coverage of Cross Curriculum Dimensions PSHE and RE.

Work experience week for all students at the end of Year 12.

Key Stage 5 Intention

• Level 3 programmes that enable students to progress to Higher Education or employment
• Mainly A levels apart from those areas that local LMI would suggest there is a need for Technical qualifications
• Technical qualifications in Engineering and Health & Social Care (both 3 A level equivalent) and IT (1 A level equivalent)

A wide range of non-curriculum experiences that ensures that the requirements of  16-19 study programmes are met