* please see individual subjects for specific entry criteria.
Post-16 course directory 2025-26
Please view our different Post-16 options below
- At Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, all students study at least three Level 3 qualifications. These may be Academic or Vocational or combined in the form of the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme. We also offer T Levels in Education and Early Years and Business Management and Administration. Students are also offered the opportunity to undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
- Students will be supported throughout their students through the academy’s Core Programme which develops their personal and professional skills development, including critical thinking and communication. The tutor programme provides students with PSHE and careers support, including programmes that will support their applications to university and/or apprenticeships.
- Each student will have Directed Study added to their timetables but this may be replaced with Home Study upon receipt of an excellent modular report.
- On the Vocational Pathway, compulsory retake GCSE Maths and English Language lessons will be timetabled for students who have not achieved a grade 4.
All students will receive a 1:1 guidance meeting once they have applied to Post 16 to support choices and ensure that subject combinations fit within the pathways and allow students to access Post 18 destinations of their choice.
Vocational
GCSE: 5 x Grades 9-4
(Including English or maths)
3 at Level 3
A suite of vocational qualifications (with the potential to include 1 IB Diploma)
OR
1 x T Level Qualification
(Worth 3 A Levels)
Potential to add EPQ
English/Maths GCSE Resit
Professional
GCSE: 5 x Grades 9-4*
(Including English and maths)
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme:
A combination of Academic and Vocational qualifications including
2 x IB Diplomas (HL)
1 x Vocational qualification
Students also complete the IBCP Core Programme
Academic
GCSE: 5 x Grades 9-5*
(Including English and maths)
Students complete 3 Academic qualifications
3 x IB Diplomas at Higher level
Potential to add EPQ
Academic +
GCSE: 5 x Grades 9-6*
(Including English and maths)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
A broad suite of Academic qualifications including
3 x IB Diplomas (Higher level)
3 x IB Diplomas (Standard level)
Students also complete the IBDP Core Programme
visual arts
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English language and maths.
Grade 5 in art is required.
Biology
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 6 in mathematics and 5 in English Language. Grade 7-7 in combined science (biology and one other science)
Business management
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in mathematics
Grade 5 in English Language
Grade 4 in Business Studies if taken for GCSE.
Chemistry
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 6 in maths and 5 in English Language. Grade 7-7 in combined science or 7 in Chemistry or one other science
English Language & Literature
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 6 in English literature
Grade 6 in English language
Grade 4 in Maths
Environmental Science
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 5 in maths and 4 in English Language. Grade 5-5 in combined science or in two sciences
FILM
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 4 in maths and in English Language. Grade 5 in English Literature
french
standard level
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Including 4 in English language, 4 in maths. Grade 5 in French (if taken)
Geography
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English language and maths. Grade 6 in history or Geography is desirable
Global Politics
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 4 in Maths. Grade 5 in Geography or History is desirable
history
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English language and 4 in maths. Grade 5 in history or Geography is desirable
mathematics applications & interpretations
standard level
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English language and Grade 6 in maths
Physics
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 6 in maths and 5 in English language
Grade 7-7 in combined science or 7 in Physics and one other science
Psychology
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English Language
Grade 5 in mathematics
Grade 6-6 in combined science or two single sciences
Social & Cultural Anthropology
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English language and 4 in maths
spanish
standard level
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 6 in Spanish
Applied Science
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4 including 6-5 in Combined Science (or in two sciences), 5 in Maths and 4 in English Language
Business
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in mathematics, English language and business (if taken)
Computing
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4 including 5-5 in Combined Science (or in two sciences), 5 in Maths and 4 in English Language. Students must have the equivalent of grade 5 in Computer Science or another relevant coding-based qualification
Creative Digital Media Production
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English language
Grade 4 in maths
ENgineering
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4 including 5-5 in Combined Science (or in two sciences), 5 in Maths and 4 in English Language. A grade 5 in Engineering is desirable.
Health & Social Care
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English language, maths and
4-4 in a combined science (or two sciences)
Information Technology
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4 including 4-4 in Combined Science (or in two sciences), 4 in Maths and 4 in English Language
medical science
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4 including 6-6 in Combined Science (or in two sciences), 6 in Maths and 5 in English Language.
Performing Arts
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 4 in English Language and 6 in maths
Sport
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4 including 5-5 in Combined Science (or in 2 sciences), 5 in Maths and 4 in English Language
education & early years
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at 9-4 grades including English Language and Maths
Management and Administration
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4 grades including
English Language and Maths
Mathematics
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 7 in mathematics
Grade 5 in English language