* Grade 6-7 in specific subjects may be required for some IB Higher Level Diploma courses
Post-16 course directory 2024-25
Please view our different Post-16 options below
- We expect all students to study at least three Level 3 qualifications. These may be Academic or Vocational or combine the two 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.
- Compulsory retake GCSE Maths and English Language lessons will be timetabled for students who have not achieved a grade 4.
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
Professional
GCSE: 5 x Grades 9-5*
(Including English or maths)
International Baccalaureate Careers Programme:
A combination of Academic and Vocational qualifications including
2 x IB Diplomas (H)
1 x technical qualification
Students also complete the IBCP Core Programme
Academic
GCSE: 5 x Grades 9-6*
(Including English or maths)
Students complete 3 Academic qualifications
3 x IB Diplomas at Higher level
Potential to add EPQ
Academic +
GCSE: 5 x Grades 9-7
(Including English or 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
art
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English (language or literature)
Grade 4 in an art subject
Biology
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 6 in mathematics
Grade 7-7 in combined science or 7 in biology
Business management
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in mathematics
Grade 5 in English Language (or literature)
Chemistry
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 7 in mathematics
Grade 7-7 in combined science or 7 in Chemistry
English Language & Literature
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 6 in English literature
Grade 5 in English language
Environmental Science
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 5 in mathematics
Grade 5-5 in combined science or 5s in Biology and Chemistry/Physics
french
language b
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in French
Geography
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English (language or literature)
Grade 6 in geography
Global Politics
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English (language or literature)
Grade 6 in a humanities subject (preferable)
history
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English (language or literature)
Grade 6 in history
mathematics applications & interpretations
standard level
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in mathematics (higher tier)
Physics
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 7 in mathematics
Grade 7-7 in combined science or 7 in Physics
Psychology
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English (language or literature)
Grade 5 in mathematics
Grade 6-6 in combined science or 6 in biology
Social & Cultural Anthropology
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in English (language or literature)
spanish
language b
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 6 in Spanish
Applied Science
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in mathematics
Grade 5-5 in combined science or 5 in separate science
Business
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in mathematics
Grade 4 in English language
Computing
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English language
Grade 4 in mathematics
Grade 4 in a science related subject
Grade 5 in computing or computer science (if taken)
Creative Digital Media Production
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English language
Grade 4 in a media related subject (such as art or IT)
ENgineering
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 5 in mathematics
Grade 5 in science
Merit in BTEC level 2 engineering (if taken)
Health & Social Care
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English (language or literature)
Grade 4 in mathematics
Grade 4 in a science related subject
Information Technology
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English (language or literature)
Grade 4 in mathematics
Performing Arts
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
Grade 4 in English Language (or English Literature)
Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Drama / Performing Arts (if taken)
Sport
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English
Grade 4 in a science related subject
Grade 5 in PE (if taken)
education & early years
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English language
Grade 4 in mathematics
Management and Administration
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 4 in English language
Grade 4 in mathematics
Mathematics
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5+ GCSEs at 9-4
Grade 7 in mathematics