Sixth Form Curriculum
Newstead Wood Sixth Form offers students the opportunity to study three or four A Levels with a range of electives to allow for an enhanced but specialised programme of study. There are four different programmes of study for students:
- Programme 1 – 3 A Levels + 1 Elective
- Programme 2 – 3 A Levels + 1 Elective + EPQ
- Programme 3 – 3 A Levels + Core Maths
- Programme 4 – 4 A Levels + 1 Elective
The programme chosen will depend on future career path as well as whether the student want to specialise in a few subjects or a wider variety.
Please scroll further down the page to access the detailed course information for each subject we offer.
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Core Maths and Further Maths
If you wish to study either Core Maths or Further Maths, you must select three other subjects from our curriculum offer and take Core Maths or Further Maths as your fourth subject.
Please note that Core Maths cannot be taken alongside A Level Mathematics or A Level Further Mathematics.
About Core Maths
- One-year course
- Two hours of lessons per week
- Strong emphasis on statistics and the application of mathematics in real-world contexts
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Recommended Combination for Certain Subjects
If you are planning to study Psychology, Economics or Computer Science and are not taking A Level Mathematics, we strongly recommend choosing Core Maths as your fourth subject.
Core Maths has a strong focus on statistical skills and complements these subjects particularly well.
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Art and Textiles
Please note that students may not select both Art and Textiles, as these lead to the same qualification.
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- A Levels – two-year linear qualification, 5 x 1 hour lessons a week per A Level
- EPQ/Extended Project Qualification – accredited qualification – 1 x 1 hour lesson a week
- Elective Course – a range of one year accredited and non-accredited courses enriching your education – 1 x 1 hour lesson a week
- A Levels – two-year linear qualification, 5 x 1 hour lessons a week per A Level
- EPQ/Extended Project Qualification – accredited qualification – 1 x 1 hour lesson a week
- Elective Course – a range of one year accredited and non-accredited courses enriching your education – 1 x 1 hour lesson a week