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Curriculum

At The Pingle Sixth Form we provide the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects, which will enable students to access their chosen career routes or courses to achieve their ambitions.

Sixth Form students will study three A Level/vocational subjects during their two years in Sixth Form and will have the option to also study for either the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or an additional AS subject.  Students who do not wish to take an additional qualification may have timetabled study periods and gain support and guidance from one of the Sixth Form Mentors.

A two year Programme of Study in the Sixth Form consists of one of the two study routes within the core curriculum.

A Level Pathway:  Select three A Level subjects.

Combined Academic Pathway (A Level & BTEC/AAQ):  A combination of three A Level and vocational qualifications.

Students may opt for the EPQ or additional AS Level on either pathway.

Form tutors will deliver a programme of Extended Studies, where there is a focus on study skills, preparation for work and university.

At the end of Year 12, all students are required to undertake one week of relevant work experience where possible.

We hope you find the information in this Curriculum Booklet useful.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to Mr M Talbot, Head of Sixth Form.

A Level Courses
Specific Entry Requirements

Art and Design

Overall plus Grade 4 in Art.

Business

Overall plus Grade 5 in Mathematics and 5 in Business

English Language

Overall plus Grade 5 in English Language

English Literature

Overall plus Grade 5 in English Literature

French  Overall plus Grade 6 in French
Further Maths  Overall plus Grade 8 in Maths 

Geography

Overall plus Grade 5 in Geography.  If Geography has not been studied at GCSE, individual cases will be considered if all other criteria is met

History

Overall plus Grade 5 in History and Grade 5 in English.  If History has not been studied at GCSE, individual cases will be considered if all other criteria is met

Law

Overall plus Grade 5 in English

Mathematics

Overall plus Grade 7 in Mathematics

Politics

Overall plus Grade 5 in English 

Psychology

Overall plus Grade 5 in English,  and Grade 4 in Science

Religious Studies

Overall plus Grade 4 in English

Science – Biology

Overall plus Grade 6 in Biology or 6-6 in Combined Science and Grade 5 in Mathematics

Science – Chemistry

Overall plus Grade 6 in Chemistry or 6-6 in Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics

Science – Physics

Overall plus Grade 6 in Physics or 6-6 in Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics

Sociology

Overall plus Grade 4 in English.

 

Vocational Courses
Specific Entry Requirements
Business (BTEC) Overall plus 4 in Maths
Engineering (BTEC) Overall plus Grade 4 in Maths and Science
Health and Social Care (AAQ) Overall plus Grade 4 in English
IT (AAQ) Overall plus Grade 4 in Maths
Science - Applied (BTEC) Overall plus Grade 4 in Combined Science/Physics/Chemistry/Biology and Grade 4 in Mathematics
Sport (BTEC) Overall plus Grade 4 in English and 2 x Grade 4 in Combined Science

 

Wider Curriculum (optional)
Specific Entry Requirements

Music (AS Level)

Overall plus Grade 5 GCSE Music or equivalent qualification/experience

Theatre Studies
(AS Level)

Overall plus Grade 4 in Drama and English.  If Drama has not been studied at GCSE, individual cases will be considered if all other criteria is met

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Overall plus Grade 4 in English and Mathematics. Upon application in September

 

Please click on the link below to view our latest Curriculum Booklet. 

 

Documents

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KS5 Guide to Assessments for Parents & Carers 03rd Feb 2022 Download