Curriculum
We offer a ‘gold standard’ A-Level offer Key Stage 5, comprised of 26 A-Level subjects and one Level 3 BTEC, in Health and Social Care. Students are guided onto appropriate courses depending on ability and future aspiration for career or learning progression. South Oxfordshire has a range of high-quality providers, some of whom offer exceptional vocational provision. For this reason, we aim to be the academic sixth form of choice for those who seek an A-Level education.
As standard, subjects are taught over nine hours per fortnight. Some subjects with small numbers have less than this in order to run economically.
A-Level Programme
Entry to this programme is determined by GCSE results. It is generally necessary for students to have achieved at least a level 6 at GCSE in the subject (or related subjects) they intend to study at A Level.
Proposed A-Level subjects offered in 2020 include:
Art & Design Dance Physical Education Psychology
Graphics Economics History Religious Studies
Photography Engineering Further Mathematics Sociology
Biology English Literature Mathematics Spanish
Business Studies English Language & Literature Media Studies Product Design
Chemistry French Music Chinese Mandarin
Geography Computer Science German Physics
Enrichment Curriculum
All students take part in at least one hour of enrichment per week, in addition to a tutorial programme. Enrichment activities include:
Student-Led Clubs and Societies
Sports Clubs (Sqush Club, Dodgeball Club, and Football)
Academic Societies
Non-Academic Societies (including debating)
Music Groups – D6 Orchestra, D6 Jazz Band, 'Accidentals' A Capella
Additional Qualifications
Extended Project Qualification
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Student Leadership
Student Leadership – D6 Executive Meetings
Yearbook and Publications Society
The Leadership Hour – volunteering for one hour per week across The trust
Subject ambassador
Enrichment Programme
Visiting speaker programme
Transition to adulthood programme
Advice and Guidance
Work Experience and Business Mentoring
UCAS/Apprenticeships Guidance and Mentoring
Russell Group Programme