FEATHERSTONE HIGH

SIXTH FORM
PROSPECTUS 2016/17

2014|2015
FHS
 our vision
“Our vision for the Sixth Form involves each and every
student fulfilling their full potential. At Featherstone the
focus is on the individual where both excellence and
progress are equally celebrated.

We believe we can achieve and aspire to greater things.

We will accomplish this through the sharpening of our
academic skills and social awareness which will allow
us to adapt to an ever-changing society and become
responsible citizens of tomorrow.”

Statement written by Sixth Form Committee

“Our Sixth Form students have

neatly captured the core purpose
of our Sixth Form at Featherstone
- to be a centre of excellence in all
we do. Our focus on the individual
student will be very clear from the
moment you join us.

Our vision is to ensure you

realise your unique potential
academically, physically and socially through dedicated,
innovative and enthusiastic teaching and learning.

You have the opportunity to join us at a truly exciting

time as we celebrate another ‘outstanding’ Ofsted
inspection and A Level results that put us in the
top 1% of schools in the country for the progress
students make here.

We are a heavily oversubscribed school and students

at Featherstone consistently make more progress than
those at similar schools.

I look forward to welcoming you to our sixth form in the

near future.”

Mr G. Wadwa, Headteacher

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 contents page
Excellent Facilities 3

Accelerated Learning Pathway 4

University Success & Graduates 5

Student Life & Student Voice 7

Charity & Community Work 8

Student Testimonials 9

Learning Pathways 10

What are Your Options? 11

Course Criteria & Progression 13

A Level Courses 16

BTEC Courses 24

How to Apply 29

How to Find Us 30 Disclaimer: All information correct at time of going to print,

please contact the school for the most up to date information.

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 excellent facilities
The building accommodates up to 400 students and
opened in September 2009. It is designed to be energy
efficient and eco-friendly.

Library
IT Pods
Individual Student Netbooks
Seminar rooms for small group work
Café and social space for students
Media and Music Technology Suite

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 accelerated learning pathway
This programme will be offered to students who have EXTENDED PROJECT
achieved very high GCSE grades (majority As and A*s).
We offer the Extended Project Qualification (equivalent
They will be competing for places to study at one of the
to an A Level qualification) in which students choose
top universities around the country; including Oxbridge
an area that they would like to research. They work
(Oxford and Cambridge) and Russell Group Universities
alongside a supervisor to develop a plan for their
for courses such as Medicine, Dentistry and Law. For
research, write up their project and then present their
such courses and universities, students will be required
findings to an audience. Increasingly students are
to show that they can be stretched and challenged
being expected to have this qualification alongside
and achieve outside of their academic field. They will
their A levels for the top universities. This qualification
need to demonstrate some of the much sought after
shows students are passionate about their subject
skills such as in-depth research ability, independent and
or an area assimilated to their subject, and can work
creative thinking and presentation and interview skills.
independently.

APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY
For those considering applying to Oxbridge, we
offer a comprehensive package to support students.
Students are encouraged to attend Oxbridge taster
days and apply for residential courses. We also liaise
with Oxbridge representatives regarding interviews
and personal statement writing. Students applying for
Russell Group universities and courses may need to
take exams such as BMAT or STEP and students will
be advised of these details.

APPLYING FOR MEDICINE

Students wishing to apply for Medicine are given the
opportunity to complete work experience at a hospital
in the summer term of Year 12, and participate in
medical workshops with working health professionals
and successful medical students from the school.

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 university success
94% OF STUDENTS WHO APPLIED TO
UNIVERSITY IN 2015 GAINED A PLACE.

11% OF STUDENTS WENT TO

RUSSELL GROUP INSTITUTIONS.

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 2015 graduates
RUSSELL GROUP Hanit Arora,
St Mary’s University, Sport Science
Sadia Fazal,
Brunel University,
Kushalpreet Khosa,
Goldsmiths University,
Jaskaran Nijjar,
St Mary’s Univerity,
Shivani Arora, Biomedical Sciences Economics, Politics & Public Policy Strength & Conditioning
Hamda Kaise Ahmed,
Queen Mary University, Reading University, Psychology Saamran Gul, Rosemarie Debetimi Koroyin, Ranvir Notta,
Biochemistry Hannah Fatima Ashraf, City University, Reading University, Middlesex University,
Reading University, Business Computing Systems Biomedical Sciences Criminology (Policing)
Aleema Arfat,
Kings College London, English Literature Anjita Gurung, Bavneet Kundan, Khadar Odweyne,
Law Jagraj Singh Bains, Middlesex University, Brunel University, Psychology Kingston Univesity,
Birmingham City University, International Tourism Management Simran Lal, Computer Science
Ismail Beyle,
Music Technology Mariam Haider Ali, Keele University, Criminology (Games Programming)
Queen Mary University London,
Physics Maninderjit Bal, South Bank University, Hooria Liaqat, Muna Osman,
Reading University, Diagnostic Radiography East Anglia University, Biomedicine Roehampton University,
Jaspreet Deol,
Politics & International Relations Abdijabar Haji, English Literature
Southampton University, Ismahaan Maalin,
Criminology Manisha Banga, Roehampton University, Hertfordshire University, Psychology Vilma Paratcumar Bica,
Middlesex University, Sport Psychology City University, Optometry
Rohan Gupta, Manisha Kaur Mahal,
Queen Mary University, Economics Business Management Nasir Hassan, Portsmouth University, Pharmacy David Pervez,
Armani Bashorun, Roehampton University, University of Kent, Economics
Iman Hussein, Rupinder Singh Malhi,
City University, Computer Science Sport Psychology Humza Rana,
Queen Mary University, Westminster University,
Psychology Amanpreet Kaur Bassi, Saida Hussein Haydar, Computer Science Warwick University,
Middlesex University, Middlesex University, Accounting & Finance
Sultan Fakhar Iqbal, Sophie Mall,
Biomedical Science Early Childhood Studies Dharshan Ranu,
Nottingham University, Philosophy, Surrey University, Physics
Politics & Economics Harbrinder Bassi, Fadumo Ahmed Abdillahi Hersi, Aston University,
City University, Optometry Asif Manzar, Accounting for Management
Vikram Singh Jain, Middlesex University, Law Brunel University,
Queen Mary University, Abdirahman Beyle, Mohamed Ahmed Abdilahi Hersi, Information Systems, Kamran Russell,
Science & Engineering Surrey University, Economics City University, Economics Computing & Maths Westminster University, Psychology
Aamir Kapadia, Simran Bhatia, Hassan Hirsi, Shabnam Meah, Omar Said,
Queen Mary University, Economics Aston University, Pharmacy Hertfordshire University, City University, Kingston University,
Business and Accounting Economics with Accounting Psychology & Criminology
Gurkirpal Khosa, Tunisha Bhatti,
Kings College London, Brunel University, Financial Abdool Azeem Hoosein, Abdirahman Mohamed Farheen Assane Abdul Salamo,
Global Health & Social Medicine Mathematics Kingston University, History University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire University, Human
Sana Iqbal, Pharmacy Geography
Aisha Sheikh, Sade Tutu Joanna Bleau-Bashorun,
Queen Mary University, SOAS University, History Westminster University, Criminology Nimo Mohamed, Kirandeep Sangha,
Mathematics with Finance & Mustafa Jameel, St Mary’s University, St Mary’s University, Sociology
Accounting Shakir Butt,
St Mary’s University, Sport Science University of West London, Business Management & Sociology Mohammed Shaikh,
Mohsin Ali Syed, Computer Science Warsame Mohammed, St Mary’s University, Sport Science
Nottingham University, Tahira Camrudin Ahmad,
Royal Holloway University, Navneet Jaswal, Essex University, Priya Sidhu,
Industrial Economics Brunel University, Law Economics & Politics Hertfordshire University,
Criminology & Sociology
Nidarshini Jeyarasa, Amaar Mohammed Khan, Radiotherapy & Oncology
Direna Cantilal Rugnato,
Iman Abdullahi Ahmed, Birmingham City University, Buckinghamshire New University, Someet Singh,
University of Kent, Computing
Hertfordshire University, Law with Business Law Airline & Airport Management Westminster,
Law & Psychology Sharmin Aktar Choudhury, Accounting with Management
Brunel University, Economics Manjinder Kaur Jutla, Rohan Mohan,
Abdulkhaliq Aden, Kingston University, St Mary’s University, Sport Science Suryank Singh,
Sussex University, Engineering Gurveen Dang, Business Management SAE Institute, Digital Film Making
Westminster University, Law Sadiya Momaya,
Aqib Afzal, Harjot Kaur, Brunel University, Krishan Sivanantham,
Brunel University, Sanjo Dang, Roehampton University, Business & Management Westminster University,
Biomedical Sciences University of Leicester, Criminology & Sociology Commercial Music
Economics & Accounting Sadaf Mughal,
Abdikani Ali, Parvinder Kaur Singh Dhillon, Kingston University, Business Duxshana Sivanesvaran,
Greenwich University, Pooja Dehar, Royal Holloway University, Management Roehampton University,
Accounting & Financial Information De Montfort University, Geography Biological Sciences
Criminology & Criminal Justice Hassan Muse,
Systems
Anisha Kawa, Middlesex Univeristy, Simran Sran,
Nasra Ilmi Ali, Kripali Deuchande, Roehampton University, Biomedical Science Roehampton University, Psychology
Brunel University, English Royal Holloway University, Criminology & Psychology
Financial & Business Economics Krishan Narayan, Vishal Tailor,
Deborah Amaranath, Fadumo Khalif, Goldsmiths University, Kingston University, Software
Middlesex University, Ujjwal Dhakal, Hertfordshire University, Psychology with Cognitive Engineering
Veterinary Nursing Portsmouth University, Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging Neuroscience
Sports Development Shajini Wourah,
Dawood Amir, Rizwan Khan, Univesity of West London,
Kingston University, Law St Mary’s University, Sport Science Travel & Tourism

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 student life
At FHS Sixth Form we offer our students a variety of
opportunities to enhance their life experiences, build self
confidence and learn respect. By encouraging students
to participate we aim to support their applications
for the world of work or higher education. Through
enrichment, it is evident that FHS students grow
into well rounded, open minded individuals who are
recognised on a local, regional and national scale.
student voice
We have a number of projects on offer for students in
the sixth form. Students can be elected as a form rep,
and subsequently sit on the school council. We also
have a sixth form committee led by the Head Boy and
Head Girl. Students may also sign up to be prefects,
taking responsibility on lunch duties and events across
the school. Opportunities for students to be leaders for
the Jack Petchey Award are on offer as well as various
charity projects.

6th Form Committee Enrichment Fayre

Student Council Aim Higher Day
Prefects Team Building
Coursework Clinics Head Boy & Girl
Subject Related Talks Graduation Ball
External Speakers Young Enterprise
International Trips Sports Clubs
Peer Mentoring University Taster Days
Curriculum Days

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 community and charity work
Our motto “together we achieve” is all encompassing.
At FHS Sixth Form our students relish their involvement
in fund-raising and charity work. Each year, because of
the determination and kind hearts of our students, we
make a number of sizeable donations to local, national
and international charities, helping those less fortunate.

Book Donations
Wings of Hope Achievement Awards
Amnesty International Youth Awards
St John’s Ambulance Cadets
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Red Nose Day
Christmas Hampers
Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Coffee morning for Cancer Research
Jack Petchey Award

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 student testimonials
“I chose FH6 because I knew there were high quality teachers at this sixth
form. There are highly motivated staff and students here and we work together
to achieve our best. FH6 is like a big family.”

ENDERJIT SONI: HEAD GIRL

“The teachers here help you a lot and they really help you understand their
subject. I was impressed with the A Level results here and how well the
students do. The facilities are great, the science labs are fantastic and I find
the mac computer suite very useful for my artwork.”

JABIR MOHAMED: HEAD BOY

“The teachers here push you to do your best. They give up their time and
are always available to help. FH6 caters well for the individual needs of the
students here. There are lots of study areas in the building and I appreciate
being able to use my Netbook for individual learning.”

JAIDEEP MAHAL: DEPUTY HEAD GIRL

“I chose Featherstone High School because it has an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted,

good results and it offers a wide range of subjects. I really like the building, it
has great facilities for the students and I especially like the computer PODs for
private study.”

ARSHDEEP SINGH: DEPUTY HEAD BOY

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 learning pathways
A Level
5 A*-C GCSE (APS 5.3 - 5.6)
GCSE grade B in the subject you wish to study.
Grade C in English Language and Maths
required.
Please look at specific subject requirements for
all subjects.
BTEC Level 3
5 A*- D GCSE (APS 4.5)
National Diploma = 2 A Levels
National Extended Certificate = 1 A Level
Minimum grade D in English Language.
Maths and Science at grade D required for certain
subjects.
A Level & BTEC
5 A*-C GCSE (APS 5.3 - 5.6)
You need a B grade at GCSE for the A Level
you wish to follow.
Grade C in English Language and Maths
required.
Students will pick one A Level alongside a
BTEC Diploma.
BTEC Level 2
Minimum 4 GCSE or equivalent passes at
grade E or above (APS 3)
(including English Language and Maths)
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 what are your options?
A Level Route Most students will follow 3 subjects, each must be from a different box from option 1-4.

A LEVEL OPTION 1 A LEVEL OPTION 2 A LEVEL OPTION 3 A LEVEL OPTION 4

Biology Chemistry Physics Maths

Media Studies Music Technology Drama & Theatre English
History Sociology Psychology Government & Politics
Geography Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Sociology
Further Maths Maths Economics Business Studies
Economics French Chemistry Biology
Art Spanish Computer Science Art
Punjabi Art
Art PE

Those students who have gained A* and A in the main at GCSE may have the opportunity to study 4 A Level subjects.

BTEC Level 3 Route All students will follow 2 different subjects, pick from either option one or option two.

OPTION 1 OPTION 2

BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMA BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Applied Science Health & Social Care Applied Science Travel & Tourism
Business Business Performing Arts
Sport

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE

Applied Science Applied Science

Business Business
Sport Health & Social Care
Travel & Tourism ICT
Performing Arts

Students will follow 2 BTEC subjects at Level 3 (one Diploma and one Certificate) which will be the equivalent of 3 A levels. Students who have
D grades in English and Maths will be given the opportunity to retake these GCSEs as part of their curriculum. All students undertaking BTEC
courses will need to complete work experience as part of their course.

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A Level & BTEC Route Students will have the option of selecting 1 A Level course with a Level 3
Diploma (subject criteria applies). Students should pick from either Option 1
or Option 2 only.

OPTION 1 OPTION 2

BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMA BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Applied Science Travel & Tourism Applied Science Health & Social Care
Business Performing Arts Business
Sport

A LEVEL OPTION A LEVEL OPTION A LEVEL OPTION A LEVEL OPTION

Biology Chemistry Physics Maths

Media Studies Music Technology Theatre Studies English
History Sociology Psychology Government & Politics
Geography Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Sociology
Further Maths Maths Economics Business Studies
Economics French Chemistry Biology
Art Spanish Computer Science
Punjabi Art
Art PE

All students undertaking BTEC courses will need to complete work experience as part of their course.

BTEC Level 2*
STUDENTS WILL UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING OVER TWO YEARS:

English GCSE
Maths GCSE
Work Experience
Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration
Level 2 Technical Diploma in IT

*This Level 2 option will only run if there is sufficient demand from students. Students are advised to consider other colleges.

All courses are subject to the viability of minimum and maximum class numbers and students meeting the course criteria.

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 course criteria and progression
A Levels
A Level Results 2015
100% pass rate
60% grades at A*-B
WHAT ARE A LEVELS?
These are academic qualifications
which require the ability to do
extended reading and writing.
To study A Levels you will need five
GCSEs at grade C or above (including
English Language and Maths) and at
least a grade B in the subjects you
wish to take for A Level. In addition
students must have a minimum GCSE
APS of 5.3. To study Maths and
Sciences you will need an APS of 5.6.
Most students will study three
subjects. Students who have
outstanding GCSEs (A*-A) will
be guided to study four.
The sixth form team will guide you on
to the correct courses based on how
well you have done at GCSE.
AS/A Levels provide a route to
university.
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87% grades at A*-C
A level progress placed FHS in the
top 1% of schools in the country.
A LEVEL CRITERIA
In subjects not taken at GCSE an
associated GCSE will be taken into
account. For example: B in History,
Geography or English Language for
A Level Government & Politics.
BTEC grades would only be accepted
as one grade within the 5 A*-C
grades and for sciences a B must
be obtained in both in the Core &
Additional science or Triple Science
subject.
In all subjects applicants must be
endorsed by the Head of Department.
Students will be re-coursed where
there are concerns raised by the
Head of Department. All students will
be entered for AS exams in Year 12.
The following AS qualifications are 94% OF STUDENTS WHO
stand alone and will not contribute APPLIED TO UNIVERSITY
to the final A Level grade: English IN 2015 GAINED A PLACE.
Lit, History, Sciences, Psychology,
Sociology, Geography, Drama, 11% OF STUDENTS WENT
Business Studies, Economics and
TO RUSSELL GROUP
Computer Science. All other AS
qualifications will still contribute 50% INSTITUTIONS.
to the final A Level grade.
 course criteria and progression
BTECs
BTEC Level 3 Results 2015
91%: Distinction* - Merit
65%: Distinction* - Distinction
WHAT ARE BTECS?
BTECs are vocational qualifications
that provide a more practical, real-
world approach to learning and
skill development alongside a key
theoretical background.
BTECs continue to be developed and
updated for industry requirements
and in response to the needs of
learners. This ensures that learners
gain maximum benefit from their
work whilst qualifying. This could
be in readiness for the workplace
or continued study at the next level,
whether in an academic environment
or a more specialist vocational area.
BTEC qualifications that we offer are
Extended Certificate (equivalent to
one A Level) and Diploma (equivalent
to two A Levels). They offer natural
progression along a vocational path to
university or the world of work.
100% pass rate in all
BTEC subjects.
BTEC CRITERIA
Level 3 National Diploma &
National Extended Certificate
In order to access BTEC level 3
courses students will need to attain
a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade
A*-D. This can include BTEC courses
previously followed. Please check
individual subjects for entrance
criteria. Options at this level will be to
retake GCSE English and/or Maths if
they have a D grade.
BTEC Level 2
In order to access BTEC level 2
courses, students will need 4 GCSE
or equivalent passes (grade E or
above including English Language
and Maths.)
Work Experience
All students undertaking BTEC
courses will be required to complete
work experience. Work experience is
a compulsory part of BTEC courses.
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 course criteria and progression
PROGRESSION INTO YEAR 12
The school will look at all students on an individual basis
and whether they are suitable for the courses chosen.
External students will be requested to show their birth
certificate, current passport, proof of address and all
relevant qualifications.
It will be up to the discretion of the Sixth Form Team
as to which courses students are able to follow. This
could be subject to change during the autumn term if
students are not making the expected progress.
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PROGRESSION INTO YEAR 13
A Level
In order to continue into Year 13 students will need
to have attained a minimum of 3 Es at AS Level. In
circumstances where students have not achieved 3
Es, they will be required to attend an interview with the
Director of Sixth Form to look at options and possible
re-coursing.
BTEC Level 3 Courses
In order to continue into Year 13 students will need to
have attained their minimum target grades at BTEC
level 3 in all of their subjects.
In addition to the criteria for A Levels, BTEC Level 3 & 2
the following will also be considered:
Attendance 95%
Effort
Ability to meet deadlines
Quality of class & home work
Completion of work experience
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page index
17 Art
17 Biology
17 Business Studies
18 Chemistry
18 Computer Science
18 Drama & Theatre
19 Economics
19 English
20 French
19 Geography
20 Government & Politics
20 History (Modern)
21 Mathematics
21 Media Studies
21 Music Technology
22 Philosophy & Ethics
22 Physical Education
22 Physics
23 Psychology
20 Punjabi
23 Sociology
20 Spanish

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Art
EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL
CONTENT OF COURSE:
Students will follow a programme
that will allow for personal, creative
responses to a variety of observationally
based projects. Students will experience
a broad range of materials and
techniques used by artists. A specialist
art vocabulary will be developed along
with knowledge and understanding of
the place of Art and Design in history
and contemporary society. Visits will
be made to museums and current
exhibitions.
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
A Level Art can lead to a degree in
your chosen specialism at university,
a BTEC Higher National Diploma, a
BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art or an
Art Foundation course. Art can lead to
the following careers: graphic design,
textile design, illustration, web design,
set dressing, interior design, jewellery
design, sculpture or ceramics.
CONTACT: Ms R Perks &
Ms S Hurlstone
Entrance Criteria
5 A*-C including English Lang
and Maths. Grade B in GCSE Art
required.
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Biology
EXAMINING BODY: AQA
CONTENT OF COURSE:
Course Content:
1. Biological molecules
2. Cells
3. Organisms exchange substances making.
with their environment
4. Genetic information, variation & marketing performance.
relationships between organisms
5. Energy transfers in and between operational performance.
organisms
6. Organisms respond to changes in
their internal & external environments
7. Genetics, populations, evolution &
ecosystems
8. The control of gene expression
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
A qualification in Biology will allow
progression to university study and
entry to careers in a wide range of
occupations, including medicine,
forensic science, occupational therapy,
physiotherapy, radiology, and nursing.
CONTACT: Ms N Habraszewski
Entrance Criteria
5A*- C including English Lang. Grade
B in in both Core and Additional
or Triple Science subject required.
Students must also obtain a grade B
at Maths and have an APS above 5.6.
Business
Studies
EXAMINING BODY: AQA
CONTENT OF COURSE:
AS Content:
• What is business?
• Managers, leadership and decision
• Decision making to improve
• Decision making to improve
• Decision making to improve financial
performance.
• Decision making to improve human
resource performance.
A2 Content:
• Analysing the strategic position of a
business.
• Choosing strategic direction.
• Strategic methods: how to pursue
strategies.
• Managing strategic change
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
A qualification in Business Studies will
allow progression to university study
for a Business Studies degree, or
combined with another subject, for
example a language. Students with
a Business Studies qualification have
skills that are attractive to potential
employers.
CONTACT: Mr J Coulter
Entrance Criteria
5A*-C including English Lang and
Maths. Grade B in GCSE Business
Studies or associated subject if not
studied at GCSE e.g. English Lang,
History or Geography.

Chemistry
EXAMINING BODY: AQA
CONTENT OF COURSE:
Paper 1: (Inorganic Chemistry and
some Physical Chemistry) 35%
Inorganic chemistry, relevant practical
skills and relevant physical chemistry
equilibria, acids and bases and redox.
Paper 2: (Organic Chemistry and some
Physical Chemistry) 35%
Organic chemistry, relevant practical
skills, and relevant physical chemistry
Paper 3: (Practical skills, data handling
and synopsis) 30%
The course covers the three key
branches of chemistry: organic,
inorganic and physical; and also allows
pupils to develop analytical skills in a
series of core and advanced practicals.
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
At university, there are a huge range of
degree courses available to study either
Chemistry itself or combined with other
subjects such as: Medicinal Chemistry,
Forensic Science and Toxicology,
Pharmacology, certain courses require
a GCE in Chemistry. These include
courses such as Chemical Engineering,
Medicine, Veterinary Medicine,
Biological Sciences, Environmental
Science, Pharmacy and Dentistry.
CONTACT: Mrs S Afzal
Entrance Criteria
5A*- C including English Lang. Grade
B in both Core and Additional or
Triple Science subject required.
Students must also obtain a grade B
at Maths and have an APS above 5.6.
Computer
Science
EXAMINING BODY: OCR
CONTENT OF COURSE:
AS Level: The characteristics of
contemporary processors, input, output
and storage devices
• Software and software development
• Programming
• Exchanging data
• Data types, data structures and Group Performance of a Play
algorithms
• Legal, moral, ethical and cultural A Level:
issues
• Elements of computational thinking
• Problem solving and programming
• Algorithms.
(Assessment by two 1:1/4 Hour exams)
A Level: Develops further knowledge
and understanding of the same content
areas as AS.
PLUS The learner will choose a
computing problem where they
will: Analyse the problem; Design
the solution; Develop the solution;
Evaluation the solution.
(Assessment by two 2:1/2 Hour exams
+ Project assessment)
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
It is excellent preparation for students
looking to take computing studies at
degree level, or for anyone considering
any kind of career in computing.
CONTACT: Mr R Holden
Entrance Criteria
5A*-C including English Lang. Grade
B in GCSE Computer Science and
Maths required. Students must also
have an APS above 5.6.
Drama &
Theatre
EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL
CONTENT OF COURSE:
AS Level:
• Exploration of Drama & Theatre:
Exploration of two Contrasting
Plays in a Practical & Active Way
• Theatre Text in Performance: Per
form a Monologue/Duologue &
• Exploration of Dramatic
Performance: Creation of a
Unique & Original Piece of Theatre
• Theatre Text in Context: Study of
One Set Play & One Historical Play
Assessed During a Written Exam
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
A Level Drama and Theatre Studies
provides a solid route for studying
Theatre Studies or Drama at university.
Students looking to embark on a career
where public speaking is involved,
e.g. Law, would also benefit from
performance experience.
CONTACT: Ms H Mowbray-Brown
Entrance Criteria
5A*-C including English Lang. and
Maths. Grade B in GCSE Drama
required.
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 Economics
EXAMINING BODY: AQA
CONTENT OF COURSE:
AS Level:
• The operation of markets and market
failure
• The national economy in a global study a variety of literary texts, ranging
context
A Level:
• Individuals,firms,markets and market
failure
• The national and international texts of their own choice.
economy
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
A qualification in Economics will allow
progression to university study for an
Economics degree or combine with
another subject for example Finance,
Accounting, Management, Law, and
Sociology.
Students with an Economics
qualification have skills that are
attractive to employers in private
businesses, insurance, banking,
national and local government, hospital
management and economic lawyers in
firms.
CONTACT: Mr A Grant
English
EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL
CONTENT OF COURSE:
English literature covers poetry, prose
and Drama based on selected texts
chosen from set-text lists. Students will
from science fiction and political drama
to exploring modern and pre-20th
century poetry. The coursework unit
in the second year of study will involve
more critical writing, applying theory to
The course is assessed through a
combination of exam and coursework:
• Introduction to the study of Literature
• Genre Study
• Poetry and Drama
• Shakespeare
• Independent study
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
English A Level is unique in so far as it
will support entry to the widest range
of university courses ranging from
Law through to History, Sociology,
Psychology compared to any other
single A Level.
CONTACT: Ms S Akhter
Geography
EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL
CONTENT OF COURSE:
Students will study 4 units:
• Global Challenges
• Geographical Investigation
• Contested Planet
• Geographical Research
Described as the ‘must-have’ A-Level
by The Guardian in 2015, Geography
is not just the study of the world, but
also how the world works and how we
are placed within it. Students studying
Geography typically hold a keen interest
in current affairs and will enjoy the field
visits to study the world around us.
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
Geography A Level provides an
excellent foundation for further study at
university, either through a Geography
degree or as a supporting subject
for other degrees. Qualifications in
Geography are highly sought after in a
wide range of occupations, including
journalism, law, and business. It is
the skills learnt studying Geography
that make geographers eminently
employable in the wider world.
CONTACT: Mr J Mutton

Entrance Criteria Entrance Criteria Entrance Criteria

5A*-C including English Lang. 5A*-C including Maths. Grade B in 5A*-C including English Lang and
Students will also require a grade B both GCSE English Literature and Maths. Grade B in GCSE Geography
at Maths. Language required. required.

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 Government
& Politics
EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL
CONTENT OF COURSE:
Students will study 4 units:
AS Level:
• People & Politics
• Governing the UK
A2 Level:
• Structures of Global Politics
• Governing the USA
A Level Government & Politics will help
develop your analytical and critical
thinking whilst also developing your
research and presenting skills. Politics
will develop your extended writing skills
and will provide an excellent foundation
for any chosen subject at degree
level. The subject makes an excellent
combination with subjects such as
History, Sociology, Economics and
English.
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
A qualification in Government and
Politics is widely recognised as a
pathway to studying for a university
degree. It also provides the opportunity
to enter a wide range of occupations,
including local and national government,
law, journalism and the Civil Service.
CONTACT: Ms S Ludlow
History
(Modern)
EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL
CONTENT OF COURSE:
A level students will study four units,
which will include several countries
history, covering a 200 year period.
A Level subject content:
Nationalism, dictatorship and
democracy in the Twentieth century
Europe:
• Germany and West Germany
1918 - 89
• The rise and fall of fascism in Italy A Level:
1911 - 46
• Rebellion and Disorder under the • Multi-cultural Society
Tudors 1485 - 1603 (continuity with
present)
• India Independence 1914 to 1948.
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
A good grade at A Level History is
recognised by all universities as a
facilitating subject for entry into a wide
range of undergraduate disciplines and
courses. Studying A Level History also
provides graduates the opportunity to
enter into a wider range of occupations,
including law, journalism, education,
estate agent, a financial analyst and
business consultant.
CONTACT: Mr A McGhee
Languages
SPANISH, FRENCH,
& PUNJABI
EXAMINING BODY: AQA
CONTENT OF COURSE:
AS Level:
• Media & communication
• Popular culture
• Healthy living & lifestyle
• Family, friendships, marriage &
partnerships
• The environment
• Contemporary social Issues
• 2 Cultural topics of the students’
choice
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
Most universities will offer the
opportunity to study a combined degree
such as Business & Languages with the
opportunity to study abroad. Languages
will open the doors to various industries
such as travel & tourism, customer
relations, law, international relations,
international business and some
governmental agencies.
CONTACT: Ms Sanz

Entrance Criteria
5A*-C including English Lang and
Maths. Grade B in associated
subject required e.g. English Lang,
History or Geography.
Entrance Criteria Entrance Criteria
5A*-C including English Lang and 5A*-C including English Lang and
Maths. Grade B in GCSE History Maths. Grade B in chosen language
required. at GCSE required.

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 Media Music
Mathematics
Studies Technology
EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL EXAMINING BODY: AQA EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL

CONTENT OF COURSE: CONTENT OF COURSE: CONTENT OF COURSE:

• Pure Maths Units: • Practical Production AS Level
Algebra, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate • Comparative Textual Analysis Music Technology Portfolio – 70%
Geometry, Sequence & Series • Individual Critical Research & Study • Music Sequencing Skills
Calculus, Functions & Numerical • Media Issues & Debates. • Multi-track Recording
Methods • Creative Musical Arrangement
• Mechanical Units: PROGRESSION ROUTES: Listening and Analysing – 30%
Modelling, Vectors, Kinematics, The media industry has expanded The course has a 1 hour 45 minute
Dynamics, Statics, Moments, significantly in the past ten years, listening examination on popular music.
Centres of Mass & Work & Energy leading to a significant increase in
• Statistical Units: Media courses at universities across A Level
Probability, Correlation & the country. The subject will also Music Technology Portfolio – 60%
Regression, Discrete Random complement degrees in Sociology, • Music Sequencing Skills
Variables, Normal, Binomial The Humanities, Art or English. Media • Multi-track Recording
& Poisson Distributions. studies will provide a good route • Creative Musical Arrangement
• Decision Units: into a variety of careers, including Listening and Analysing – 40%
Algorithms, Graphs & Networks, broadcasting, journalism and 2 hour practical exam. Students will
Critical Path Analysis, Linear advertising. demonstrate their knowledge of music
Programming, Matchings. technology through a series of written
CONTACT: Mrs S Akhter commentaries, manipulations and
PROGRESSION ROUTES: production tasks.
Maths provides a pathway to a variety
of areas including economics, medicine, PROGRESSION ROUTES:
psychology, architecture, teaching, FHS has a very well equipped
engineering, environmental studies, professional recording studio. You
and accountancy will become comfortable working and
recording in the studio and producing
CONTACT: Mr K Khan your own music, using professional
software such as Logic. As well as
Please also ask Mr K Khan for a path in music this course works
information regarding Further Maths. alongside many other A Levels, such as
ICT, Physics and Maths. There are many
Students will typically be required to transferable skills that are developed in
have an A* in GCSE Maths to study this course.
Further Maths.
CONTACT: Ms E Eastmond
Entrance Criteria
Entrance Criteria 5A*-C including English Lang and
5A*-C including English Lang. Grade Maths. Grade B in associated Entrance Criteria
B in GCSE Maths and an APS above subject required e.g. English Lang, 5A*-C including English Lang and
5.6 required. History or Geography. Maths. Grade C in GCSE Music.

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 Philosophy Physical
Physics
& Ethics (R.E.) Education
EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL EXAMINING BODY: EDEXCEL EXAMINING BODY: AQA
CONTENT OF COURSE: CONTENT OF COURSE: CONTENT OF COURSE
All students must develop knowledge Scientific Principles of Physical A Level & AS Level units:
and a critical understanding of religious Education - examination (40%) • Measurement & errors;
thought, belief and practice in relation • Particles & radiation;
to at least one religion. There is a Psychological & Social Principles of • Waves;
requirement to study 3 approaches from Physical Education - examination (30%) • Mechanics & Materials;
a choice of 4: • Electricity
• Systematic study of one religion - Practical Performance - externally
• Further mechanics & Thermal
e.g: Christianity, Islam, Sikhism marked practical exam (15%)
Physics;
& Hinduism Performance Analysis & Development • Fields & their consequences;
• Philosophy of religion - design & Programme - coursework based (15%) • Nuclear physics;
cosmological arguments, evil • Optional unit: Astrophysics,
& suffering Topics Covered: Medical physics; Engineering
• Religion and ethics - utilitarianism, • Applied anatomy & physiology physics; or Turning points in Physics
situation ethics, issue of war and • Exercise physiology & applied & Electronics
peace, sexual ethics, the relationship movement analysis
between religion and morality. • Skill acquisition PROGRESSION ROUTES:
• Textual studies - an analytical study • Sport psychology As well as pure and applied Physics
of a religious text e.g. the Bible, • Sport & society itself, Physics is an essential
Quaaran, Torah or Guru Granth qualification to work in different
Sahib PROGRESSION ROUTES: engineering disciplines. It provides
A qualification in PE provides a additional understanding for Chemistry
PROGRESSION ROUTES: pathway onto sports related degrees at and offers great opportunities to better
This is a quality qualification that can university. The course will also provide understand the applications of Maths.
help progression to work in different the skills needed for a variety of careers It is a qualification highly respected
areas of humanities and social sciences. including, PE teaching, sports coach, by employers and universities as one
It provides additional understanding for working in the fitness industry, gym that is really able to showcase the
subjects like Sociology, Government instructor and sports scientist. intelligence, analytical skills and problem
and Politics and History. It is highly solving skills of those who take it.
respected by employers and universities CONTACT: Mr C Briggs Physics has great application in financial
as one that is able to showcase analysis, law and video game design.
the intelligence, analytical skills and
debating skills of those who study it. Entrance Criteria CONTACT: Mr T Knapp
5 A*-C including English Lang and
CONTACT: Mr K Bolt & Mr K Hussain Maths. Grade B in GCSE PE or
associated subject required e.g Entrance Criteria
Entrance Criteria English Lang, Additional Science 5A*-C including English Lang. Grade
5A*-C including English Lang and or Triple Science subject. L2 BTEC B in both Core and Additional or
Maths. Grade B in GCSE RE or in accepted at Merit level or above. Triple Science subject required.
associated subject required e.g. Students must also secure a Merit in Students must also obtain a grade B
English Lang, History or Geography. examined element of BTEC. at Maths and have an APS above 5.6.

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 Psychology Sociology
EXAMINING BODY: AQA EXAMINING BODY: AQA
CONTENT OF COURSE: CONTENT OF COURSE:
Students will study: Students will study:
• Social influence, Memory, • Education with Theory and Methods
Attachment & Psychopathology • Topics in Sociology (Families and
• Approaches in Psychology, households, Beliefs in Society)
Biopsychology & Research • Crime and Deviance with Theory and
methods Methods
• Issues and debates in psychology
(Relationships, Eating behaviour and PROGRESSION ROUTES:
Addiction). Sociology is a subject that is widely
recognised and highly respected by
PROGRESSION ROUTES: universities, especially for entry onto
Psychology is a well regarded subject courses such as English, History,
which is accepted by universities Psychology, Law, Politics and Medicine
for students studying both Science (with the appropriate sciences). The
(including medicine) and Arts courses. subject is also respected by employers
There are a range of psychology in a wide range of careers which involve
specific careers such as: clinical and dealing with the general public such as 21
educational counselling, forensic teaching, police, social work and youth
and sport psychology and applied work. Sociology is particularly relevant
psychology. Psychology also equips you for those working in market research
with skills and knowledge applicable in and social science research. Moreover,
a range of professional sectors such as it can lead to careers in advertising,
careers in biomedicine, criminology, the journalism, business and law.
media, business management, the Civil
Service, finance, law and business. CONTACT: Ms S Ludlow
CONTACT: Ms S Ludlow

Entrance Criteria Entrance Criteria

5A*-C including English Lang and 5A*-C including English Lang and
Maths. Grade B in associated Maths. Grade B in associated
subject required e.g. English Lang, subject required e.g. English Lang,
History or Geography. History or Geography.

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page index
25 Applied Science
25 Business
26 Health & Social Care
27 IT
27 Performing Arts
28 Sport
28 Travel & Tourism

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 Applied
Science
Level 3 Entrance Criteria
5A*-D. Minimum GCSE of a D in
both English Lang and Maths plus
DD in Double Science required.
Level 2 BTECs accepted at Pass
level.
Level 3 Diploma/Extended
Certificate in Applied Science
(Forensics)
This course is ideal if you already
enjoy science and are interested
in developing a career in a science
related profession. The course
will cover the use of science and
scientific skills, within a variety
of vocational settings, as well as
the study and research of a wide
range of units including Criminology
and Psychology. On completion
of the course students will have a
grounded knowledge of science
in the three disciplines of Biology,
Chemistry and Physics as well as
specialising in the area of Forensic
Science.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Science technician, quality control
technician/analyst or research
assistant, laboratory research
assistant and careers in the NHS.
CONTACT: Miss T Jeyachandran
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Business
Level 3 Entrance Criteria
5A*-D required including a D in
English Lang and Maths. Level 2
BTECs accepted at Pass level.
Level 3 Diploma in Business
This course consists of six
mandatory units and two optional
ones: Exploring Business;
Developing a Marketing Campaign
(external exam); Personal and
Business Finance (external exam);
Managing an Event; International
Business; Principles of Management
Level 3 Extended Certificate
in Business
This course will include exploring
the business purposes,
introduction to marketing, business
communication and introduction
to accounting, the course covers
the key knowledge and practical
skills required in a range of
business industries.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Advertising executive, human
resources manager, public relations
executive, recruitment consultant,
retail manager, sales executive,
building society manager, company
secretary and distribution/logistics
manager.
CONTACT: Mr J Coulter
 Health &
Social Care
Level 3 Entrance Criteria
5A*-D required including a D in
English Lang. Level 2 BTECs
accepted at Pass level.
Level 3 Diploma/Extended
Certificate in Health and
Social Care
This course covers topics such
as equality, diversity and rights in
health and social care. You will
develop effective communication
skills for health care and find out
the importance of personal and
professional development in health
and social care. As part of your
course you will attend vocational
practice placements within health
and social care to practice the
theory you have learnt in class.
The core units also involve you
learning about human anatomy
and physiology, public health and
lifespan development. Optional units
include learning about sociological
and psychological perspectives in
health and social care.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
If you are enthusiastic about
caring and helping people and
want to develop the skills and
knowledge, you will find this course
challenging and interesting. The
course is vocational and taught
by vocationally trained teachers.
You will learn by completing
assignments based on realistic
workplace situations enabling you
to gain an excellent understanding
of the skills and techniques required
in the industry whilst having
the opportunity to attend work
placements to put your theoretical
knowledge into practice. You will
have two units that will be examined
externally.
This course will prepare you for
entry into employment in the social
care sector, or for higher level study
such as an HND or Degree courses
in Social Work, Nursing, Education,
Occupational Therapy, Policing,
Law, Psychology and many more.
CONTACT: Mr J Andrews
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IT
Level 3 Entrance Criteria
5A*-D required including a D in
English Lang and Maths. Level 2
BTECs accepted at Pass level.
Level 3 Extended Certificate in
Information Technology
Consists of three mandatory units:
Information Technology Systems;
Creating Systems to Manage
Information; and Using Social Media
in Business.
Plus one optional unit from:
Programming; Data Modelling;
Website Development; Mobile
Apps Development; and Computer
Games Development.
Assessments: externally assessed -
two hour exam; 10 hours controlled
assessment task; and internally
assessed coursework.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Office administration, IT support,
data analyst, web development
and systems development and
programming, junior administrator,
receptionist, IT assistant, office
support, trainee merchandiser,
buyer or stock controller.
CONTACT: Mr R Holden
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Performing
Arts & Dance
Level 3 Entrance Criteria
5A*-D required including a D in
English. Level 2 BTECs accepted at
Pass level.
Level 3 Diploma/Extended
Certificate in Performing Arts
&/or Dance
The Performing Arts courses are
aimed at students who have a
passion and talent for dance and
drama. Learners will cover two
mandatory units in the Subsidiary
Diploma; Performing to an
Audience, Dance Performance and
or Principles of Acting (depending
on the course). The Diploma in
Performing Arts expands on the
work covered in the Extended
Certificate and will cover units such
as the Performing Arts Business
and Performance Workshop.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Actor/actress, broadcaster,
TV presenter, TV/film runner,
stage manager/stagehand, arts
administrator, entertainer, costume
designer, lighting technician, dance
instructor, dancer, choreographer,
theatre production and any other
industry within the expressive arts.
CONTACT: Ms H Mowbray-Brown
Sport
Level 3 Entrance Criteria
5A*-D required including a D in
English Lang and DD in Double
Science. Level 2 BTECs accepted at
Pass level.
Level 3 Diploma in
Sport & Exercise Science
Learners will undertake 10 units
across two years of which 9 are
mandatory. 2 units will be externally
assessed. The qualification will
prepare learners for employment or
further study in the sports science,
coaching and fitness sectors.
Learners will study units from the
Sport and Exercise sector and will
be externally examined in Sport and
Exercise Physiology and Functional
Anatomy. Learners will also
undertake a field and laboratory
based study as well as optional
units in biomechanics, sports
coaching and Fitness training.

Level 3 Extended Certificate in
Sport & Exercise Science
Four units of which three are
mandatory and two are external
based on Functional Anatomy and
Physiology. Mandatory content
(83%). External assessment (67%).
A broad basis of study for the sport
sector. This qualification is designed
to support progression to higher
education when taken as part of a
programme of study that includes
other appropriate BTEC Nationals
or A Levels.
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Employment opportunities include
health & fitness instructor, coaching
assistant, PE teacher, coach, gym
instructor and sports scientist.
CONTACT: Mr C Briggs
Travel &
Tourism
CAREER PATHWAYS:
Level 3 Entrance Criteria
5A*-D required including D in The Travel and Tourism industry
English Lang. Level 2 BTECs is thriving with 34 million tourists
accepted at Pass level. spending £21.85billion in 2014
alone. The Level 3 course suits
Level 3 Diploma/Extended students who want to pursue a
Certificate in Travel & Tourism career in the industry or chose
Studying a BTEC Level 3 course further study at University.
in Travel and Tourism will allow
Employment includes: hotel
students to cover a variety of core
receptionist, cabin crew, retail travel
and specialist subjects that will
agent, resort representative, tour
prepare them for further study
guide, museum curator.
or a career in the industry. Units
include Investigating the Travel and University courses including
Tourism industry, The Business International Tourism Business
of Travel and Tourism, Customer Management BA (Hons)
Service and European and Long
Haul Destinations. Students CONTACT: Ms A Stockings
will gain transferable skills and
knowledge such as employability
skills and communication as
well as an understanding of the
business environment. The course
is designed to be vocational with
students taking part in organising
events and travelling to both UK
and European destinations such
as Paris. All students will take part
in a valuable work experience
placement.
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 how to apply
STAGE 1
Choose Featherstone Sixth Form and refer to the
admissions criteria.

STAGE 2
Please read through the prospectus carefully so that
you can make an informed decision. If you are unsure
about anything, get some advice. In the first instance,
speak to your form tutor, a member of the sixth form
team or ring the school.

STAGE 3
Take a look at the Course Pathways. It will help you to
make your choices at the right level. Then, fill out the
application form (external students only). These are
available to download from our website.

STAGE 4
For internal students, you will need to complete an
options survey, organised by the sixth form team, to
receive a conditional offer.

For external students, you will receive a letter inviting

you for an interview so that you can discuss the most
appropriate pathway for you.

STAGE 5
For external students bring your progress profile with
you to your interview. After the interview you will be
notified by letter as to whether you have a conditional
offer.

STAGE 6
Final enrolment will happen during August 2016. If you
are offered a place, attendance to the induction week
is mandatory.

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