Academic Curriculum
At Chingford Sixth Form, all students follow an academic curriculum that is best suited to their individual talents and future prospects. The vast majority of students study three A-Levels, however a small number of exceptionally able students can study four A-Levels after agreement from the Head of Sixth Form.
Students have the opportunity to study the EPQ alongside their courses. Students receive additional lessons in preparation for this qualification.
A number of students study alternative A-Levels including our Creative Media BTEC, Cambridge National Qualification in ICT, and Skills for Business NCFE course. Students can choose to follow a combination of A-Level and alternative qualifications to suit their needs and interests.
All students in the Sixth Form follow a tutorial programme, key skills classes, and participate in a games lesson once a week. Students have the opportunity to take part in a range of clubs and extra-curricular opportunity to broaden their curriculum experience as much as possible.
Please see our list of post-16 courses below including the individual subject entry requirements (please note these may differ in the 2021 application cycle):
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Sixth Form Subject |
Subject Entrance Minimum Requirements |
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Art (A Level) |
GCSE Art: Grade 5. |
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Biology (A Level) |
GCSE Biology: Grade 6 needed if a student has completed Triple Science, or if a student has studied Double Science Grade 6,6 and GCSE Maths Grade 6. |
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Business Studies (A Level) |
GCSE English (Literature or Language) and GCSE Maths: Grade 5. |
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Chemistry (A Level) |
GCSE Chemistry: Grade 6 needed if a student has completed Triple Science, or if a student has studied Double Science Grade 6,6 and GCSE Maths Grade 6. |
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Creative Digital Media Production (BTEC) |
Grade 4 in either GCSE English Literature or English Language. |
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Computer Science (A Level) |
GCSE Computer Science Grade 5, if studied, if not a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths is required. |
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Design & Technology (A Level) |
GCSE Design & Technology: Grade 5. |
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Drama & Theatre Studies (A Level) |
GCSE Drama: Grade 5. |
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Economics (A Level) |
GCSE English (Literature or Language) and GCSE Maths Grade 6. |
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Electronics (A Level) |
GCSE Maths Grade 5. |
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English Language (A Level) |
GCSE English Language Grade 5. |
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English Literature (A Level) |
GCSE English Literature Grade 5. |
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French (A Level) |
GCSE French Grade 6. |
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Geography (A Level) |
GCSE Geography Grade 5. |
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History (A Level) |
GCSE History Grade 5 and GCSE English (Literature or Language) Grade 5. |
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ICT (Cambridge Technical) |
GCSE Maths Grade 5 and GCSE Computer Science Grade 4 (if studied). |
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Mathematics (A Level) |
GCSE Maths Grade 7. |
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Further Maths (A Level) |
GCSE Maths Grade 7 in combination with successful completion of an aptitude test. |
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Media Studies (A Level) |
GCSE English Language Grade 5. |
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Physical Education (A Level) |
GCSE PE Grade 5. Students must also be competing competitively outside of school in their chosen sport. |
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Physics (A Level) |
GCSE Physics, Grade 6 needed if a student has completed Triple Science, or if a student has studied Double Science Grade 6,6 and GCSE Maths Grade 6. |
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Politics (A Level) |
GCSE English (Literature or Language) Grade 5 and GCSE Humanities Grade 5. |
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Psychology (A Level) |
GCSE English (Literature or Language) Grade 6 and GCSE Maths Grade 5. |
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Religious Studies (A Level) |
GCSE Religious Studies Grade 5 and GCSE English (Literature or Language) Grade 5. |
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Sociology (A Level) |
GCSE English (Literature or Language) Grade 5 and GCSE Humanities Grade 5. |
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Spanish (A Level) |
GCSE Spanish Grade 6. |
