The AS/A level programme is a two year programme of study. Students will study AS levels in the first year (Year 12) and take AS level exams in the summer. Progression from AS levels to A2 is subject to students demonstrating the capacity to benefit from the A2 course. The A2 is more demanding academically than AS level, so students who are having difficulties coping with the demands of the AS would probably not be admitted to the A2. Generally the Sixth Form will be looking for a minimum of a C grade at AS in order to progress to an A2.

In year 13 students will continue with some, or all, of their AS level subjects, studying the second part of the A level syllabus (A2) so that they complete full A levels by the end of their second year of Sixth Form studies. For issues or questions relating to curriculum progression from AS to A2 please contact Ms K.Stubbs, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For a more general discussion of progression into employment or progression to university please contact Ms S.Steadman, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For admission to the AS/A level programme students will be expected to have achieved at least 5 GCSEs A*-C (including Maths and English). Some subjects have additional admissions requirements and the information below explains where this is the case.

The number of AS levels to choose will depend upon the number of GCSEs studied, and the grades achieved. As a guideline we suggest the following:

In addition to their AS/A level studies students will follow a programme of Enrichment which takes place on a Wednesday afternoon and includes opportunities for a range of extra curricular activities and sports.