Sixth Form Option Blocks

To study 4 A level Courses you must have achieved at least 5 grades at 9/8/7.

To study 3 A level Courses you must have achieved at least 3 passes at grade 5 and 2 at grade 4 preferably including English and Maths.

For those who have not achieved these entry requirements please contact the sixth form to arrange an appointment to discuss either an individualised programme of study where possible or other pathway options.

All students who have not achieved a grade 4 in either Maths or English or both must take GCSE RESITS in block E.

Only 1 subject can be chosen from any block. Where 2 subjects are in the same block and not repeated in any other block  it is not possible to take both subjects.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE BLOCKS ARE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027.

Block A Block B Block C Block D Block E*

Biology

Art and Design Applied Science (AAQ) Business Studies (BTEC) Business Studies (BTEC)
Economics Chemistry Biology Health and Social Care (AAQ) English Literature

Applied Law (BTEC)

Computer Science Chemistry History History
Mathematics English Language English Language Further Mathematics IT (AAQ)
Philosophy and Theology English Literature French Music Mathematics
Physics Geography Applied Law (BTEC) Politics Media Studies
Psychology Health and Social Care (AAQ) Photography Sport (BTEC) Psychology
  Mathematics Sociology Textiles Design GCSE Maths Resit
  Sociology   3D Design GCSE English Resit
  Spanish   Physics  

*If a resit GCSE English or Maths is needed, it must be taken in block E.