Wrotham School 6Th Form
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WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE? WROTHAM SCHOOL 6TH FORM WANT TO BE A WANT TO BE AN DIGITAL WANT TO BE A ARCHITECT? MARKETER? PHYSIOTHERAPIST? You could consider You could consider You could consider studying visual arts, studying film, IT, studying sport, biology, product design, photography or chemistry, or physics physics or mathematics visual arts WANT TO BE A WANT TO BE AN PROJECT MANAGER? ACCOUNTANT? You could consider You could consider studying finance, business, studying business, finance, mathematics or IT IT or mathematics WANT TO BE A WANT TO BE A FORENSIC MARINE SCIENTIST? BIOLOGIST? You could consider You could consider studying criminology, studying environmental biology, chemistry, science, biology, or physics geography or photography WANT TO BE A WANT TO BE A PHYSIOTHERAPIST? PHARMACOLOGIST? You could consider You could consider studying sport, biology, studying biology, chemistry, chemistry, or physics physics or mathematics WANT TO BE A WANT TO BE AN JOURNALIST? ENGINEER? You could consider You could consider studying English literature, studying physics, history, politics product design, or anthropology mathematics or IT WANT TO BE A WANT TO BE A SOUND SOCIAL DESIGNER? WORKER? You could consider You could consider studying anthropology, studying music, criminology, politics film, IT or theatre. or English literature Achieving excellent results for At Wrotham further study and employment School we have Our offer includes a strong suite of academic A Levels along with excellent vocational and modelled our post career-related pathways. Our students achieved sixteen provision excellent results leading to positive value added scores with many A*, A and B grades in A levels on that of other and other level 3 qualifications. outstanding All of our courses are level 3, and are A levels comprehensive, or equivalent to A level study. They are also independent and recognised by Universities selective schools. and employers. Our unique pathways are available to students and can be tailored to suit their Getting the best out of every student specific interests Our specialist teachers are outstanding practitioners and get the very best out of every student. to prepare them Our school ethos of “High Expectations, Challenge and Opportunity” continues into our sixth form and for their future. ensures that all our students reach their full potential. Pastoral care and careers advice is personalised and provides a supportive community with strong values. International Baccalaureate A Level pathway Career-Related Programme Applicants can choose any 3 or 4 A Levels from different blocks. The IBCP is a blend of academic These can be combined with IB diploma courses. subjects and career-related courses, which is a globally recognised Minimum Entry Requirements: 5 x 9-4 at GCSE including programme that encourages candidates at least a grade 4 in English and mathematics. to become effective learners who can work both independently and in a collaborative environment. In order to qualify, students should choose a combination of the following: Foundation Year • Two IB courses This pathway has been designed specifically for students who (at either higher or standard level) have not achieved 5 x 9-4 at GCSE and have not achieved • One vocational course grade 4 or above at GCSE English and mathematics. • Either another This pathway is to allow students an opportunity to resit vocational course English and mathematics and begin study on a level 3 Career- OR an A level related programme, initially with one course. It is expected IBCP students can earn extra UCAS that students on this pathway will continue their level 3 studies points through the reflective project. into years 13 and 14 on any of our other pathways. PATHWAYS BLOCK A BLOCK B BLOCK C BLOCK D BLOCK E IB diploma subjects English Visual Arts language Film Theatre 2 x IB subjects must be taken with and literature Social 2 x Career-related subjects. (combined) Anthropology Career-related subjects IT To be combined with IB diploma courses Business Criminology Sport CISI (Finance) Catering as part of the IBCP. A Level pathway Last year’s Choice of 3 or 4 subjects, 1 from each block. English Product Design Geography Can be combined with IB diploma courses. Biology literature Mathematics Photography Physics Chemistry For students achieving 5+ 9-4 at GCSE History including 9-4 in English and mathematics.blocking pattern Additional options English Mathematics Pro Soccer To be taken in addition to either the IBCP GCSE resit GCSE resit Academy or three other subjects. as an example. Foundation Year For students not achieving 5 x 9-4 grades English Mathematics at GCSE and not achieving at least a grade 4. Business Sport CISI (Finance) GCSE resit GCSE resit English and mathematics at the end of year 11. This is a pathway to further level 3 study in years 13 and 14. Subject information Biology – A level Chemistry – A level 100% examination 100% examination All courses at Wrotham School plus separate practicals plus separate practicals Sixth Form are level 3 Entry requirements: 6 in biology/6 6 Entry requirements: 6 in chemistry/6 6 in in combined science AND 5 in English combined science AND 5 in mathematics qualifications. This means that Possible careers: dentistry, veterinary Possible careers: medicine, they are all accepted by science, physiotherapy pharmacology, biochemistry universities and attract UCAS Business – Vocational Criminology – Vocational tariff points. Higher level IB 58% examination; 42% coursework 50% examination; 50% coursework certificates are the equivalent Entry requirements: merit in a vocational Entry requirements: 4 4 5 in English, of one A level, as are all of our subject OR 5 GCSEs at grade 4. mathematics and science in any Possible careers: marketing, combination career-related courses; accounting, finance, economics Possible careers: police, forensic standard level IB certificates are psychology, fraud investigation the equivalent of half an A level. For each subject: Name, type of qualification, unit titles, %coursework/exam entry requirements, possible careers. English literature – A level Geography – A level 80% examination; 20% coursework 80% examination; 20% coursework Entry requirements: 6 in English literature Entry requirements: 6 in geography Possible careers: journalism; Possible careers: international digital media; law development; town planning; market researcher Environmental Science – IB certificate( standard level only) Global Politics – IB certificate 75% examination; 25% coursework (standard level only) Entry requirements: 4 in science 75% examination; 25% coursework and 4 in English Entry requirements: 4 in English Possible careers: environmental Possible careers: civil service fast stream; consultancy; marine biology; public relations; social research water quality science History – A level Film – IB certificate 80% examination; 20% coursework Mathematical Studies – 40% controlled assessment; Entry requirements: 6 in history and IB certificate(standard level only) 60% coursework 4 in English OR (if no history GCSE) Entry requirements: 5 in English 5 in English 80% examination; 20% coursework Possible careers: cinematography; Possible careers: media research; Entry requirements: 4 in mathematics digital and social media; editing museum curation; archaeology Possible careers: statistics; financial analysis; market research analysis Finance – Vocational IT – Vocational 100% examination 50% examination; 50% coursework Mathematics – A level Entry requirements: 5 in English Entry requirements: 6 in IT 100% examination and 5 in mathematics (or equivalent) and 4 in English Entry requirements: 7 in mathematics Possible careers: financial services; Possible careers: web design; game Possible careers: engineering; banking; insurance design; cyber security; programming architecture; financial trading Social and Cultural Anthropology – IB certificate 75% examination; 25% coursework Entry requirements: 5 in English Possible careers: charity work; human resources; international aid Sport – Vocational 60% examination; 40% coursework Entry requirements: 6 or merit in sport or physical education Possible careers: sports development; coaching; fitness instruction Music – IB certificate Physics – A level 30% examination; 20% controlled 100% examination plus separate Theatre – IB certificate assessment; 30% coursework practicals 75% controlled assessment; Entry requirements: 6 or distinction Entry requirements: 6 in physics/6 6 25% coursework in music in combined science AND 5 in Entry requirements: 5 in drama Possible careers: sound design; mathematics Possible careers: acting; drama therapy; music artist; music therapist Possible careers: engineering; computer stage management science; space science Photography – A level Visual Arts – IB certificate 40% controlled assessment; Product Design – A level 60% controlled assessment; 60% coursework 50% examination; 50% coursework 40% coursework Entry requirements: 4 in English Entry requirements: 4 or pass in design Entry requirements: 4 in art Possible careers: graphic design; and technology subject and 4 in English web content management; Possible careers: graphic design; Possible careers: illustration; advertising art materials engineer; architecture graphic design; animation Pro Soccer Academy Students with a passion for football and a desire to extend their skills will work with our professional coaching team. PSA scholars will have the opportunity to complete three level 3 courses alongside this challenging programme.