Sixth Form
WE ARE A SIXTH FORM THAT ASPIRES TO OFFER THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL STUDENTS, PREPARING THEM FOR POST-18 DECISIONS DEPENDENT ON STUDENTS’ PRIOR ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT AND INTERESTS.
Guided pathways at Shireland Sixth Form
At Shireland Collegiate Academy, our guided pathways are designed to ensure every student finds a route that aligns with their aspirations, strengths, and future ambitions. Whether pursuing academic or vocational qualifications, students are guided through a structured and personalised journey from Level 2 through to Level 3 studies, including A levels and vocational qualifications.
Our pathways go beyond qualifications – they are about unlocking potential and shaping futures.
“At Shireland, we don’t just offer a route – we help you find the one that’s right for you.”
lEVEL 2 pATHWAY
Our Level 2 programmes offer a foundation for students before their progress onto Level 3 studies. These qualifications are tailored to develop transferable skills and industry-relevant knowledge, preparing students for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further education at sixth form or college. With guided support on Level 2, we aim to prepare and help students ready for success at A level or vocational studies.
Level 3 pATHWAY: A level and vocational courses
At Level 3, students have the opportunity to select from a diverse range of academic and vocational qualifications, allowing them to tailor their studies to their strengths and future aspirations.
- Entry requirement: 5 x grade 5 or above at GCSE, including Maths and English. Please note, that specific subjects may have their own entry criteria.
- Duration: two years
- Progression route: Higher education, apprenticeships, employment, gap year, voluntary work
Students have a free choice of three subjects, which are studied for two years. Occasionally we accommodate a fourth subject, depending on prior academic attainment.
We have over 28 subjects available, both at A Level and vocational. Our course handbook offers information into the course content, as well as the method of assessment. Each subject has an entry requirement.
Academic enrichment opportunities
Students are encouraged to access additional academic courses such as:
- Further Maths A Level
- Community languages AS/A Levels
- Extended Project Qualification
- LNAT, BMAT, UCAT and other specialised entry assessments required by specific Russell Group universities and courses.
Proud partners
Here at Shireland, we are proud to partner with leading innovating institutions. We have developed partnerships that have shared goals to further enhance the experience we can offer to our students. Whether this be in sports, extra-curricular, innovation, entrepreneurial skills or performing arts; we are always looking for the best opportunities for our young adults.
