Curriculum
St. Wilfrid’s Sixth Form is proud to offer a broad range of subjects.
All our students pick three subjects that they wish to study at A-Level. Those who wish to study four subjects may do so, but the expectation is that they are intending to study all four subjects for two years.
Alongside the three main A-Level subjects, students will need to also select from a range of enrichment opportunities that will supplement their choices.
Students will also participate in Core RE, Tutorial time, Personal Development time as well two hours of enrichment each week.
Sixth Form Options 2025-26
| Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Biology | Sport (Double) | BTEC Health and Social Care (Single) |
| Film Studies | Computer Science | Psychology | Psychology |
| BTEC Sport (Single) | Travel and Tourism (BTEC) | Physics | Maths |
| Philosophy and Ethics | English Language | History | Business |
| Geography | French | Medical Science | Law |
| English Literature | Sociology | English & Maths GCSE Resit | IT |
| Design Engineering | |||
| Art |
*Further Maths will be offered as the fourth A Level in conjunction with Newcastle University and must be selected as the fourth A Level to study.
Enrichment Opportunities
Year 12 students will take part in an enrichment programme. They have a range of options which they choose to participate in over the course of the year tailored to their core aims.
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Sports Leadership Level 3 Qualification |
Students will gain a Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership, which carries 16 additional UCAS points to support in university applications. This qualification offers a blend of theory and practical experience, giving learners multiple opportunities to put into practice the leadership skills they develop as part of the programme. |
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Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award |
An opportunity to have fun with friends. A chance to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement, respected by employers. |
| Extended Project Qualification | EPQ is an A Level standard standalone qualification designed to extend and develop your students' abilities beyond the A Level syllabus and prepare for university or their future career. Students will achieve a qualification worth half an A Level (28 UCAS points). |
| MOOCs | MOOCs don't always lead to formal qualifications, but they do mean you can gain knowledge in all sorts of areas - whether you want to support your career or you're exploring personal interests. |
| School Prefect and Subject Ambassadors | We take pride in the fact that our Sixth Form students are the role models for younger school students. You demonstrate our school ethos in taking an active role within our school community. |
| Humanities Club | The various activities conducted by this club include the regular publication of our school journal, photography exhibition and competitions, presentations and debates, involvement in humanitarian activities, movie screening and movie review, short movie/video making competitions. |
| Sixth Form Committee Member | Members of the committee represent the views of their form and can raise matters of concern, or suggestions for improvement about any aspects of life in the sixth form. |
| Community Placement | Students have an opportunity to complete a placement of your choice at a local primary school, in-class support or at help the aged. |
Course Requirements 2025-26
| Course | A Level or BTEC | Essential Entrance Requirements | Desirable Entrance Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | A Level | Portfolio of drawings if not completed GCSE Art | Grade 5 in Art |
| Biology | A Level | Grade 66 in Combined Science / Grade 6 in Biology | Grade 6 in English, Grade 6 in Maths, Grade 7 in Biology |
| Business | A Level | Grade 4 in Maths | Grade 5 in Maths |
| Chemistry | A Level | Grade 66 in Combined Science / Grade 6 in Chemistry | Grade 6 in English, Grade 6 in Maths, Grade 7 in Chemistry |
| Computer Science | A Level | Grade 5 in Computer Science | |
| English Language | A Level | Grade 5 in English Language | Grade 6 in English Language |
| English Literature | A Level | Grade 5 in English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature |
| Film Studies | A Level | Grade 4 in English Literature / Language | |
| Medical Science | AAQ | Grade 44 in Combined Science | Grade 4 in Maths |
| French | A Level | Grade 6 in French | |
| Further Maths | A Level | Grade 7 in Maths | Grade 8 in Maths |
| Geography | A Level | Grade 5 in Geography | |
| Health and Social Care | AAQ | 5 9-4 Grades. No specific subject requirements | |
| History | A Level | Grade 5 in History | |
| IT | AAQ | 5 9-4 Grades. No specific subject requirements | |
| Law | A Level | Grade 5 in English | History is a preferred GCSE |
| Mathematics | A Level | Grade 6 in Maths | Grade 7 in Maths |
| Physics | A Level | Grade 66 in Combined Science / Grade 6 in Physics, Grade 6 in Maths | Grade 7s in Physics and Maths. Students should study A Level Maths alongside A Level Physics |
| Philosophy and Ethics | A Level | Grade 5 in RE | |
| Psychology | A Level | Grade 5 in English | 55 in Combined Science or Grade 5 in Biology, Grade 5 in Maths |
| Sport | BTEC | 5 9-4 Grades. No specific subject requirements | |
| Sociology | A Level | Grade 5 in English Language | |
| Travel and Tourism | BTEC | 5 9-4 Grades. No specific subject requirements |