Key Stage 5 Curriculum

Year 12, 13

Advanced Levels and Advanced Subsidiaries

In Year 12 girls will embark on 4, and occasionally 5, AS subjects, leading to external examinations at the end of Year 12. They will then convert at least 3 of these into full Advanced level (A2) subjects in Year 13;
stronger students may choose to convert all 4.

As they go through to Year 13, same subject classes may be combined depending on the number of students continuing into A2.

The Year 12 timetable is constructed to meet the greatest number of student preferences. Certain subjects and combinations are dependent on student demand and the availability of staff. As they go through to Year 13, small classes in the same subject may be combined.

All students also take AS/A level General Studies and use that as part of their AQA BACC qualification. Details are given in the subject descriptions section. Extension lessons (e.g. for Oxbridge preparation or Advanced Extension Awards) may run in Year 13 in those subjects for which there is such a demand.

Click here to find details about the AQA Baccalaureate Extended Project