Sixth Form Curriclum
Churchdown Sixth Form offers an extensive curriculum The level 3 courses we offer will ensure students have access to subjects that interest them, offer a pathway from Key Stage 4 and allow the required combinations to gain a place at university or on an apprenticeship. Each type of course offers something different to the student. It is important that these are taken in consideration when making option choices.
Advanced Level courses (A Levels)
These courses are studies of two years and are examined at the end of year 13. All students following an A Level course will also sit the AS exam at the end of year 12.
Level 3 BTECs
These courses are also studied over two years. BTEC courses suit students who might prefer a different mode of assessment as most still have an element of coursework as well as exam. Year 12 students will be expected to select 3 or 4 subjects which can be a combination of A Levels only, A Levels and BTEC’s or solely BTECs.
Entry Requirements
In order to join Churchdown Sixth Form a student will be expected to attain a minimum of 5A*-C grades at GCSE or equivalent BTECs. In order to study an A level a student will be expected to have gained a B in that subject at GCSE or in the case of new subjects have Core exam grades of B at GCSE.
Subjects by area
Health, Science & Engineering
A Level Courses
Biology*
Chemistry*
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
BTEC Courses
Applied Science
Physical Education
Communication, Business Administration and Mathematics
A Level Courses
Business Studies
English*
Further Mathematics*
German*
Mathematics*
Spanish*
BTEC Courses
Business Studies
Computing
ICT
Social and Cultural
A Level Courses
Fine Art/ 3D Art
Fine Art/ Textiles
Drama
Geography*
History*
Media
Music
Philosophy and Ethics*
Photography
Psychology
Sociology
BTEC Courses
Music Practitioner
Travel and Tourism
*Russell Group Universities require a minimum of two facilitating subjects. These are marked with an asterisk We also offer an opportunity for anyone to retake GCSE English or Maths as required.