Applying for 6th Form

APPLYING FOR SIXTH FORM

Students will be studying 3 A-levels which will only consist of external assessment at the end of Year 13. The only subjects where we plan to offer AS qualifications are Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. An AS is now a stand-alone qualification that equates to 40% of an A level in terms of UCAS points. We have chosen to continue with this approach in these subjects to support students with the step up from GCSE to A level.

Some students will take a combination of A-levels and BTECs/Vocational. Again, students will study courses that are the equivalent of 3 courses. For example, some students might take the BTEC Health and Social Care (double, which is equivalent to 2 A-levels) and A level Psychology; this would make a total of 3 academic courses as their core learning package.

All students will also make a choice from our Personal Enhanced Offer. Our offer will include the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), Further Maths, Sports Leader and Work Experience. For students who achieve 8 or more grade 7s or above at GCSE, studying a fourth A level will be considered.

Current John of Gaunt students wanting to apply to the sixth form will be sent a link via their school email address following the Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 9^th November.

EXTERNAL STUDENTS ONLY will need to apply via this link https://forms.office.com/r/5Jauh9GFKK

Students should select 3 subjects and a reserve, and one option from the Personal Enhanced Offer. This will help us to cater for as many needs as possible. Please do make sure the subjects are in preferential order. Please submit your choices by Friday 15^th December. Late applications will be considered, but curriculum choices may be affected.

Our column structure changes every year to reflect student applications.

Students entering the Sixth Form without a GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths will have to re-sit the course.

If you have any queries, please do get in touch with the Sixth Form office on 01225 762637 ext 205 or email sixthform@jogschool.org

A Levels

Art	GCSE Art at grade 5 or above.
Biology	GCSE Biology at grade 6 or above OR grades 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science. Students also need GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above in Higher Tier papers.
Business Studies	GCSE Business Studies at grade 5 or above. If Business Studies hasn’t been taken, GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above and GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 5 or above.
Chemistry	GCSE Chemistry at grade 6 or above OR grades 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science. Students also need GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above in Higher Tier papers.
Computer Science	GCSE Computer Science at grade 5 or above. If Computer Science hasn’t been taken, GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above.
Drama/Theatre Studies	GCSE Drama at grade 5 or above. If Drama hasn’t been taken, GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 5 or above.
English Language & Literature	GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 5 or above.
English Lit	GCSE English Literature at grade 5 or above.
French	GCSE French at grade 5 or above on the Higher Tier papers.
Geography	GCSE Geography at grade 5 or above.
History	GCSE History at grade 5 or above.
Law	GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 5 or above.
Maths	GCSE Maths at grade 7 or above.
Further Maths	GCSE Maths at grade 8 or 9.
Media Studies	GCSE Media at grade 5. If GCSE Media has not been taken, GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 5 or above.
Music	GCSE Music at grade 5 or above. If GCSE Music hasn’t been taken, grade 5 or above in theory and practical music exams.
Physics	GCSE Physics at grade 6 or above OR grades 66 or above in GCSE Combined Science. Students must also study A-level Maths.
Photography	GCSE Photography at grade 5 or above. All students will be required to present a recently completed portfolio of photographic work.
Psychology	GCSE Maths, English Language or Literature and a Science GCSE at grade 5 and above.
Religious Studies	GCSE RE at grade 5 or above. If RE hasn’t been taken, a grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or English Literature.
Sociology	GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 5 or above.
Spanish	GCSE Spanish at grade 5 or above on the Higher Tier papers.
Textiles	GCSE Textiles at grade 5 or above.

BTEC/Vocational Qualifications

Health and Social Care

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (one award, equivalent to 1 subject)

BTEC Level 3 Diploma

(two awards, equivalent to 2 subjects)

Level 2 BTEC HSC at pass or above. Where HSC has not been taken, GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 4 and above.

Introductory Diploma in IT

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical

GCSE Computer Science at grade 4 or above or a Level 2 pass in Imedia. Students are also required to have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.

Sport

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport & Physical Activity Extended Certificate (one award, equivalent to 1 subject)

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport & Physical Activity Diploma

(two awards, equivalent to 2 subjects)

Cambridge National Sport Science level 2 pass or above, OR Level 2 BTEC Sport at pass or above, OR GCSE PE at grade 5 or above. Students also need GCSE Science at grade 4 or above.

Individual circumstances will be considered where the subject has not been taken at Level 2
This must be read in conjunction with our Pathways document to ensure students have the correct number of GCSEs overall for their chosen Pathway