Sixth Form Course Information

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.

Further Mathematics must be chosen as a fourth A Level only.  Students who opt for Further Maths will take an AS exam at the end of Year 12.  The results of this exam will indicate suitability for the Year 13 course.

• 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