Sixth Form Courses
What will I study at Berwick Academy Sixth Form?
Most students study 3 academic courses (or one double and one single) plus one of:
- Sports Leadership Qualification
- Extended Project Qualification
- Core maths (a newly offered qualification at Berwick Academy that will benefit students not already studying A Level maths)
- A grade 6 or higher music qualification through Music Partnership North
(All of the above score UCAS points towards university applications)
In addition to this, students undertake independent study (a minimum of 1 hour independent study per taught hour)
For students who do not pass English and maths GCSE, please refer to the entry requirements below. Students may still be accepted onto courses by agreement with the Director of Sixth Form, Mr. Grout. In these circumstances, a student would also study re-sit English (3 hours) and/or maths (4 hours) every week.
Berwick Academy Sixth Form Entry Requirements
To best support you in the next stage of your education, it is vital to ensure that you are on a pathway of study that is appropriate to you. This pathway will be different for each individual and will depend on your GCSE results as well as other factors.
The entry requirements for Berwick Academy Sixth Form are 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above including maths and English. Where vocational courses are included in these grades then they must be at Merit or Distinction. We also require a behaviour, praise and rewards record that demonstrates a positive attitude to learning. Individual subjects have subject specific entry requirements highlighted below.
Students who do not meet these entry requirements may be considered on an individual basis for our ‘Step Up’ program. This may blend a combination of Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, to be agreed with the Sixth Form team. It is a legal requirement that any student who does not achieve a Grade 4 in GCSE maths and/or English, must continue to study these subjects should they return to sixth form.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| Minimum Entry Requirement | |||
| Subject |
English Language |
Maths | Subject to be studied (if a Level 2 course exists) |
| Art | 4 | 4 | 4+ |
| Biology | 5 | 5 | 6-6 |
| Business | 4 | 4 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 5 | 6-6 |
| Computer Science | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Design Technology | 4 | 4 | 4+ |
| English Literature | 5 | 4 | |
| Geography | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Health and Social Care (single) | 4 | 4 | P+ |
| History | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Maths | 7 | ||
| Physics | 5 | 6 | 6-6 |
| Psychology | 5 | 4 | 4-4 Science |
| Physics | 5 | ||
| Sociology | 5 | 4 | |
| Sport BTEC | 4 | 4 | Pass |
Information About Sixth Form Courses
Other types of KS5 provision open to you
Choosing the right place for you after Year 11 is important, and making those decisions is really important. During your time in school we will look at a range of other opportunities that you may be interested in. Here are some links to other types of Post 16 courses and to some of the providers outside of school who you may wish to contact for further information, advice and guidance.
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