| Level |
Pathway |
Entry criteria |
Year 12 programme |
Year 13 programme |
Progression route |
Level 3
(A Level Equivalent) |
A Level Plus |
A strong GCSE profile. Usually comprising 6+ A or A* grades |
4 or 5 AS courses |
3 or 4 A2 courses plus the Extended Project qualification |
Degree
Support for Oxbridge Applications |
Level 3
(A Level Equivalent) |
A Level
(Most of our students follow this programme) |
5 GCSE A*- C comprising a strong GCSE profile including relevant GCSEs for chosen A level subjects
|
4 AS courses |
3 A2 courses |
Degree |
Level 3
(A Level Equivalent) |
A Level Light |
5 GCSE A* - C comprising mainly C grades including relevant GCSEs for chosen A level subjects
OR BTEC Diploma in Business Studies |
3 AS courses
plus resits in English/Maths if necessary |
3 A2 courses |
Degree |
Level 3
(A Level Equivalent) |
BTEC (National) Plus |
Pass in BTEC First Diploma in Science/ Media/PE
plus relevant GCSEs for chosen A Level subjects |
Either Science/Media or PE BTEC National Certificate
plus 1 or 2 AS courses
plus resits in English/ Maths if necessary and/or GCSE Psychology |
Science/Media or PE BTEC National Certificate
plus 1 or 2 A2 courses |
Degree |
Level 3
(A Level Equivalent) |
BTEC (National) |
Pass in BTEC First Diploma in Science/ Media/PE |
Either Science/Media or PE BTEC National Certificate
plus resits in English/ Maths if necessary and/or GCSE Psychology |
Science and/or Media BTEC National Award |
Foundation Degree/ Modern Apprenticeship |
Level 3
(A Level Equivalent) |
Sports Route |
BTEC First Diploma in PE |
BTEC Certificate in PE
(worth 2 A Levels) |
BTEC Diploma in PE (worth 3 A Levels) |
Foundation Degree/ Degree/ Modern Apprenticeship |
Level 3
(A Level Equivalent) |
Arts Route |
5 GCSE A*-C including at least one visual arts subject (art, graphics, textiles, 3D) |
Choose a package from:
Art and Design Double Award, Art AS, Textiles AS, Graphics AS
plus resits in English/Maths if necessary |
Art and Design Double Award, Art A2, Textiles A2, Graphics A2 |
Art Foundation Course or direct entry to an art degree |
Level 3
(A Level Equivalent) |
Performing Arts Route |
GCSE A* - D English Language and GCSE A* - D in Drama if studied |
BTEC Certificate in Performing Arts
plus 1 or 2 AS courses |
BTEC Certificate in Performing Arts
plus 1 or 2 A2 courses |
Higher National Diploma in
Performing Arts or
Small Scale Theatre or other degree level study |
Level 2
(GCSE Equivalent) |
BTEC First Diploma |
5 GCSE D-G |
BTEC First Diploma in Business/Travel and Tourism
plus resits in English/Maths if necessary and/or GCSE Psychology |
N/A |
Level 3 programme or employment |
