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Sixth Form Curriculum

Our intention is to provide a broad a balanced curriculum, delivered through a culture of high expectations, principled and caring relationships and consistent routines.  We use our expert subject knowledge to inspire and enthuse children, sparking curiosity and risk taking.

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Our curriculum and teaching seek to develop vocabulary, knowledge, skills, character and culture over the long term. We support this through our ‘Pillars of Excellence’; strategies that represent best practice throughout the curriculum.

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Our Learning Journeys sets out the order in which the curriculum is delivered in every subject.​

Pupils who have met the entry requirements study three Level 3 courses from a programme offered at the School.

 

Pupils not eligible to study Level 3 courses can follow the Access Pathway enabling them to continue to follow courses in English, Maths, Employability, Extended Project as well as participating in a regular weekly work placement.

 

The purpose of the Access Pathway is to support transition to either Level 3 courses or an apprenticeship at a later stage.

 

Provided they meet the entry requirements, pupils are able to patriciate in a Football Academy, operated in collaboration with Tonbridge Angels Football Club alongside the study of Level 2 or 3 courses.

 

All pupils will follow courses in Physical Education, PSHE and Citizenship (Delivered through eight ‘Focus Days’) and work experience (delivered through one ‘Focus Week’).

A Level (Academic) Subjects:

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  • Art & Design

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • English Literature

  • Fashion Design

  • Geography

  • German

  • History

  • Maths

  • Further Maths

  • Media Studies

  • Photography

  • Physics

  • Product Design

  • Sociology

The curriculum in Years 12 and 13 is defined by pathways:

  1. The A-Level Pathway: Pupils study three A Levels and access to the extended project qualification.

  2. The Career Related Pathway: Pupils study up to three  vocational qualifications related to the world of work

  3. The Combined Pathway: Pupils study three courses (A Level and Vocational)

  4. The Access Pathway: This pathway allows open access to the Sixth Form for those pupils not meeting the entry requirements for pathways 1 to 3 and involves GCSE Maths and English, an employability course, one Level 3 career related course (where appropriate) and a regular linked work placement.

Pupils can combine academy membership at Tonbridge Angels Football Club with any these pathways.

 

Pupils who have not yet secured a Grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and/or English Language will be required to continue to study these subjects as part of their Sixth Form curriculum.

 

In addition, all pupils will study Physical Education, PHSE /Citizenship and work related learning (non-examined).

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Career-Related (Vocational) Subjects:​

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  • Applied Science

  • Business Studies

  • Criminology

  • Health and Social Care

  • Law

  • Sport and Physical Activity

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