Course Information
Pre-University
The Pre-University pathway is for students aspiring for a university education. We have a UCAS programme for all Sixth Formers. Our bespoke Pre-U pathway offers you the opportunity to prepare for university including competitive applications to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge and highly competitive medical, dentistry and veterinary schools.
The Pre-U pathway is aspirational, informative and practical, with each Sixth Former linked to a personal tutor who can advise and support them throughout their time here.
Our Pre-U students have gone to a wide variety of top universities to read for degrees in their chosen career path.
PRE-UNIVERSITY COURSES
| Course | Qualification | Specific Entry Requirements |
| Biology | A Level | Grade B in Science & 5 or above in GCSE Maths |
| Business Studies | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths |
| Chemistry | A Level | Grade B in Science & 5 or above in GCSE Maths |
| Computer Science | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths |
| English Language & Literature | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
| Geography | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths and C or above in Science |
| History | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
| Law | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
| Mathematics | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths |
| Physics | A Level | Grade B in Science & 5 or above in GCSE Maths |
| Psychology | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
| Religious Education | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
| Sociology | A Level | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
Technical
The Technical pathway is for students wanting to study for credible qualifications that universities recognise and respect, or which lead directly to their career of choice.
Students who plan on moving in to work or an apprenticeship once finishing sixth form have the opportunity to work with our Careers Education team to help them making the transition in to the world of work.
We have great relationships with external agencies to support students into higher level apprenticeships, and provide opportunities to attend a large range of careers and apprenticeship fairs.
technical courses
| Course | Qualification | Specific Entry Requirements |
| Accountancy | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Applied Science | Vocational Level 3 | Grade C or above in GCSE Science & grade 4 or above in both GCSE Maths & English |
| Art & Design | A Level | Grade C or above in Art |
| Beauty Therapy | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Childcare | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Engineering | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 5 or above in both GCSE Maths & 4 or above in English |
| Finance | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Health & Social Care | Vocational Level 3 |
Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Hospitality & Catering | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| ICT | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Mathematics in Context | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 5 Maths |
| Performing Arts & Music | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Photography | A Level | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Product Design | A Level | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Public Services | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Retail | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Sport | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
| Travel & Tourism | Vocational Level 3 | Grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language & Maths |
Traineeship
The Traineeship pathway is for those of our students who do not achieve a grade 4/5 in English and Maths. The programme includes both GCSE Maths and English and a specialist employability course providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to secure work in today’s market. Ofsted recognised this pathway as being extremely successful.
'The Traineeship pathway provides a route for learners who did not attain a Grade C in English or Mathematics. All learners have
success in this area either through retaking GCSE and improving their grades or through studying functional skills qualifications.’
Our Traineeship students after successful completion of this pathway have moved on to the Technical pathway to complete
Level 3 qualifications.