Subjects on Offer (and Entry Requirements)
Every student comes with their own unique set of examination results and future goals so we offer a choice of three pathways to give you the education that's right for you. Each pathway has a different set of entry requirements (see below).
- A Level Pathway
- Mixed Pathway
- Vocational Pathway
Subjects offered 2021 entry
A Level
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Economics
- English Literature
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Sociology
BTEC/CTEC
- BTEC Business (single) and (double) Award
- CTEC Sport (single) Award
- BTEC Children's Play, Learning and Development (single) and (double) Award
Entry requirements
A Level pathway
Students on our A Level pathway will study three A Level subjects. They will also be eligible for the Harris Experience programme.
A Levels |
Requirements |
Three A Levels |
You must have six full course GCSEs at grade 5 or above |
Mixed pathway
Students on our ‘Mixed pathway’ will study a combination of A Level and BTEC Level 3 qualifications.
A Levels/BTECs |
Requirements |
Combination must be equal to three A Level qualifications for example: one A Level and BTEC Level 3 (double) or two A Levels and BTEC Level 3 (single) |
Combination minimum of three grade 5s and two grade 4s at GCSE or merit or above in an equivalent subject related to course choices For the A Level, students must have the minimum subject specific requirements (see below). |
Vocational pathway
Students on our ‘Vocational pathway’ will study a combination of BTEC Level 3 qualifications.
BTECs |
Requirements |
Combination must be equal to three A Level qualifications for example: one A Level and BTEC Level 3 (double) or two A Levels and BTEC L3 (single) |
Combination of five 9-4 grades at GCSE or merit or above in vocational subjects |
Subject-specific requirements
Enrolment from the age of 17/18 is at the discretion of the Academy. We will take into account the student's most recent academic results. In most cases students will only be accepted onto Vocational Level 3 courses unless there are exceptional circumstances.