Sixth Form Curriculum
Sixth Form Curriculum
The final stage of the curriculum journey (see Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSEs) and Key Stage 5 A Levels) where the student has mastery of knowledge with reasoning and the use of rhetoric to enter the post-secondary school world with a sense of purpose and leadership.
We truly believe that A Levels allow students to specialise in areas of interest and that the depth of study is key for success at university. Townley’s curriculum offers you a chance to specialise in three or four subjects whilst having the opportunity to study bespoke electives that enhance your education. This is an exciting curriculum that is tailored for Townley.
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What’s on offer in Townley Sixth Form?
Townley offers students the opportunity to study three or four A Levels with a range of electives to allow for an enhanced but specialised programme of study. There are six different programmes of study for students:
- Programme 1 – 3 A Levels + 1 Elective
- Programme 2 – 3 A Levels + 2 Electives
- Programme 3 – 3 A Levels + 1 Elective + EPQ
- Programme 4 – 3 A Levels + 3 Electives
- Programme 5 – 4 A Levels + 1 Elective
- Programme 6 – 4 A Levels + 2 Electives
The programme chosen will depend on a future career path as well as whether they want to specialise in a few subjects or a wider variety. Further Mathematics must be chosen as a fourth A Level only.
- A Levels – two-year linear qualification, 6 x 50-minute lessons a week
- EPQ/Extended Project Qualification – accredited qualification – 1 x 50-minute lesson a week
- Elective Course – a range of one year accredited and non-accredited courses enriching your education – 1 x 50-minute lesson a week
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Subject Criteria
| Subject | Criteria | Subject Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Art | |
| Biology | Minimum of a 7 in GCSE Biology (or 7 grade in both GCSE Core & Additional) | |
| Chemistry | Minimum of a 7 in GCSE Chemistry (or 7 grade in both GCSE Core & Additional) | |
| Classical Civilisation | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE English Literature | |
| Computer Science | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Computing (or 6 in GCSE Mathematics if Computing not taken at GCSE) | |
| Dance | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Dance or passed audition (if Dance not taken at GCSE) | |
| Drama and Theatre | Minimum of 6 in GCSE Drama and 6 in GCSE English, plus audition | |
| Economics | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Mathematics | |
| English Literature | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE English Literature | |
| EPQ | Extended Project Qualification | |
| Film Studies | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE English Language | |
| French | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE French | |
| Further Mathematics | Minimum of an 8 in GCSE Mathematics | |
| Geography | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Geography | |
| German | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE German | |
| History | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE History | |
| Mathematics | Minimum of a 7 in GCSE Mathematics | |
| Music | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Music plus audition | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Religious Studies | |
| Physical Education | Minimum of 6 in GCSE PE | |
| Physics | Minimum of a 7 in GCSE Physics (or 7 grade in both GCSE Core & Additional) | |
| Politics | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Humanities subject | |
| Product Design | Minimum of a B in GCSE DT Graphics, Resistant Materials or Product Design and portfolio seen | |
| Psychology | Minimum of 6 in GCSE Biology and in GCSE English | |
| Sociology | Minimum of a 6 in a GCSE Humanities subject | |
| Spanish | Minimum of a 6 in GCSE Spanish |