CURRICULUM

Key Stage 5

The Academy operates a two-year Key Stage 5 where pupils sit A-Levels or Level 3 Vocational qualifications. Pupils make their preferred option choices towards the end of Year 11, led by a formal interview process. Pupils will embark on one of two pathways:either the vocational route or the traditional academic route (where they are also offered extra time for English and mathematics where necessary).  The primary focus is to ensure that every pupil is enrolled on the correct courses based on their options and ability, and that all pupils leave with a GCSE in English and Mathematics if this was not obtained at Key Stage 4.

Courses Available at Key Stage 5 (subject to demand)

Academic

Pupils will study four options on the academic pathway in Year 12. However, moving into Year 13 they will have the option of dropping a subject to focus on the remaining three courses.

Courses Available at Key Stage 5 (Level 2 and 3 Vocational – subject to demand)

For students who have not achieved a Level 4 in English and maths, we have a pathway to help you move forward. 

For students who have achieved a Level 4 in English and/or maths and want to pursue a vocational course.  This is a mixture of coursework and exams.  We have the below offering:

Pupils will select one of the three options on the vocational pathway to study for both Year 12 and Year 13. If pupils have not already passed English or Mathematics at Key Stage 4, they will also attend additional lessons to achieve English or Mathematics.