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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): 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 Ms J Wilson, Head of Sixth Form.
A Level Courses |
Specific Entry Requirements |
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Art and Design |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Art. |
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Business |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Mathematics. |
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Computer Science |
Overall plus Computer Science Grade 5 or above. |
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English Language |
Overall plus Grade 5 in English Language. |
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English Literature |
Overall plus Grade 5 in English Literature. |
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Geography |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Geography. If Geography has not been studied at GCSE, individual cases will be considered if all other criteria is met. |
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History |
Overall plus Grade 4 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. |
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Law |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Mathematics |
Overall plus Grade 7 in Mathematics. Students will sit an algebra test in September and be given additional support if required. |
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Politics |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Psychology |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English, Grade 4 in Mathematics and Grade 4 in Science. |
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Religious Studies |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Science – Biology |
Overall plus Grade 6 in Biology/Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics. |
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Science – Chemistry |
Overall plus Grade 6 in Chemistry/Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics. |
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Science – Physics |
Overall plus Grade 6 in Physics/Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics. |
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Sociology |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
Vocational Courses |
Specific Entry Requirements |
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Engineering (BTEC) |
Overall plus Grade 4 in Maths and Science. |
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Health and Social Care (BTEC) |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English. |
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Science - Applied (BTEC) |
Overall plus Grade 5 in Combined Science/Physics/Chemistry/Biology and Grade 4 in Mathematics. |
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Sport (BTEC) |
Overall plus Grade 4 in English and 2 x Grade 4 in Combined Science. |
AS Level Courses (Optional) |
Specific Entry Requirements |
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Drama-Theatre Studies |
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. |
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English Resit (GCSE) |
N/A |
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Mathematics Resit (GCSE) |
N/A |
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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) |
N/A |
Please click on the link below to view our latest Curriculum Booklet.