Sixth Form
WE ARE AN ASPIRING SIXTH FORM THAT OFFERS THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL STUDENTS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR POST-18 DECISIONS DEPENDENT ON STUDENTS’ PRIOR ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT AND INTERESTS.
Level 3 Programme
- 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 BTEC. 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.
