Most Sixth Form pupils choose four A level subjects in the first year, which will lead to AS qualifications at the end at that year. Three subjects will normally be continued to the full A level (A2) in the second year.
Sixth Form Curriculum Brochure 2012-2014
A Level Choices 2012-2013
In order to undertake the normal A level course we expect pupils to have obtained a miniumum of four grade B and two grade C subject passes at GCSE with B the standard minimum requirement in those subjects intended for further study. GCSE guidelines are available for each A level subject although the final decision about suitability for a particular subject lies with the Director of Studies.
| A |
B |
C |
D |
| Maths (single) |
Physics |
Chemistry |
Physics |
| Further Maths (11 lessons) |
Chemistry |
Biology |
Biology |
| Further Maths (16 lessons) |
Further Maths (16 lessons) |
French |
English |
| English |
English |
Business Studies |
Business Studies |
| Psychology |
French |
Geography |
Philosophy & Ethics |
| Politics |
Geography |
Psychology |
Classical Civilisation |
| Spanish |
Classical Civilisation |
History (traditional) |
History (traditional) |
|
Economics |
History (modern) |
Theatre Studies |
|
Art |
Latin |
Greek |
|
PE |
Design Technology |
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Music |
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It is not usually possible to study an AS level only in the Upper Sixth.
It might be possible for a subject to move blocks, although this would only be if the numbers opting for it were quite small and it suited scholars' chosen combinations.