Pathways 2022-2024
We offer a choice of three pathways for our students based on their individual needs. These will be discussed during your interview and at enrolment.
| Pathway | Programme Content | Entry Requirements |
| Pathway One | Most students will study 3 A Levels and an enrichment subject, continuing with all 3 subjects to the end of Year 13. | 5 GCSEs at Grades 5-9 including GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics plus minimum requirement for each subject chosen. |
| Pathway Two | Students who achieve exceptionally well at GCSE may take 4 A Levels with an enrichment option, continuing with all 4 subjects to the end of Year 13. | 6 GCSEs at Grades 6-9 including GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics plus at least Grade 7 in each subject chosen. |
| Pathway Three | Some students will study a vocational course and or a mixture of vocational and A Level course (equivalent to 3 A Levels), with at least one enrichment option. Under exceptional circumstances we will allow either a Grade 3 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE Mathematics. | 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics plus minimum requirement for each subject chosen. |
A Level Subject Entry Requirements
| A Level Subject: | Course specific entry requirements: |
| Art | Grade 5 or Merit in Art related course at GCSE + standard entry requirement |
| Biology | Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or GCSE Combined Science Grades 6:6 + standard entry requirement |
| Business Studies | Standard entry requirements |
| Economics | Standard academic entry requirement |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or GCSE Combined Science Grades 6:6 + standard entry requirement |
| English Literature | Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature + standard academic entry requirement |
| Further Mathematics | Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics + standard entry requirement |
| Geography | Grade 5 in GCSE Geography + standard entry requirement |
| History | Grade 5 in GCSE History + standard entry requirement |
| Law | Standard entry requirement |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics + standard entry requirement |
| Physics | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics, Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or GCSE Combined Science Grades 6:6 + standard entry requirement |
| Psychology | Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics + standard entry requirement |
| Religious Studies | Standard entry requirement |
| Sociology | Standard entry requirement |
Vocational Entry Requirements
| BTEC Subject: | Course specific entry requirements: |
| Health and Social Care – Extended Certificate | Standard vocational entry requirement |
| Science – Extended Certificate | Standard vocational entry requirement |
| ICT – Extended Certificate | Standard vocational entry requirement |
| Applied Criminology – Diploma | Standard vocational entry requirement |
It is important to note that due to government funding being removed for BTECs that overlap with the new T Levels, it may not be possible to re-sit the BTEC you have chosen. For further information about T Levels, please visit Technical education in England: T Levels – House of Commons Library (parliament.uk). You can also get further information about BTECs phasing out here: Level 3 qualifications reform: What’s happening to BTECs? (parliament.uk)
For more information on the courses we offer, please click on the link below:
https://www.hwga.org.uk/curriculum/
If you have any questions, please send an email to sixthformadmissions@hwga.org.uk
