Curriculum

Our Sixth Form curriculum is formed around 24 A Level subjects - a very wide offer. These cover all subject disciplines, including Social Sciences. Some subjects have a coursework element but the majority of courses are examined at the end of two years. 

Most students will study three subjects. Because of the number of subjects we offer, most students' first choices can be accommodated. A limited number of combinations are restricted because of timetable restrictions. Where this is the case, students will be advised on alternative options. 

Teaching

Most A Level subjects are studied for nine or ten hours per fortnight. Subjects attracting small numbers will have fewer, or Year 12 and Year 13 classes may be combined. However, success at A Level depends on students undertaking effective independent study. We expect students to undertake an equal amount of private study to their lesson time for each subject. We provide excellent study facilities in school to enable this to happen. Students also undertake a fortnightly lesson for PSHE and a fortnightly lesson for Transition and Careers. Within these lessons, skills for highly effective independent study are taught. 

Subject Detail

More information on individual subject content and entry requirements is available in the Subject Information section.

The Curriculum Schedules for Spring 2026 can be found below.