Thank you for your interest in joining our Sixth Form. We’re excited to support you on the next stage of your educational journey. To help you learn more about our courses and requirements, please take a moment to review our prospectus, as well as the guidance information for 2025 – 2026 which contains comprehensive details on the courses we offer, entry requirements, and key guidance to assist you in making an informed decision.

For any further information, including late admission inquiries, please feel free to contact our Sixth Form Team at k.graham@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk. We look forward to receiving your application.

Applications for 2025-2026

Once you have reviewed the above information, please complete a paper application form or the online application form carefully.

Please do take the time to look through our prospectus and find out what each subject has to offer, whilst also taking note of the entry requirements. If you require any further information, we would be more than happy to provide this.

Please click here to find Post-16 Applications guidance for 2025 – 2026.

Further Information about the Chase Terrace Academy Sixth Form:

The Sixth Form contract of study is signed by our pupils and can be found here.

The Sixth Form Uniform Code can be found here.

Types of course

We offer a wide range of courses to suit the needs and requirements of pupils. All of our subjects have specific entry requirements to support students in accessing the most suitable courses. We also provide guidance on particular groups of subjects that will provide the greatest chance of success for an individual. The main types of course that we offer are:

• A (Advanced) Level

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

• GCSE Level (English Language and Mathematics resits)

A (Advanced) Level

An A (Advanced) level course comprises either four or six units studied over two years. A-Level pupils will sit final examinations at the end of the second year. Post-16 pupils who opt for an A-level programme of study will choose three subjects. Please see our recommended pathways table for further guidance.

Choosing your A-Level subjects

Pupil choices should be influenced by several important factors:

• Their ability in the subject concerned, or one closely related to it. For example, if an individual is thinking of choosing Psychology, a good grade in English and the Sciences is essential to be successful due to the specific skills required in that subject.

• Their ability to meet the general requirements for entry to particular courses (outlined in the individual course descriptions).

• Their level of interest in the subject.

• Their career aims and ambitions.

Some useful tips to consider when choosing subjects:

•  If pupils do not choose Science subjects, they will be ruling out a Science-related degree in the future.

• Science, Computing and Engineering-related degrees will often ask for a Mathematics qualification at A Level. A Level Mathematics also provides significant support for those pupils doing A Level Science subjects.

• There are over 12,000 different degree courses on offer in Higher Education. Very many of these can be studied without needing to have an Advanced Level qualification in that specific area. For example, Law, Engineering, Politics and Criminology can all be accessed at high quality Universities following successful completion of Post-16 education.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Courses

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate courses are suited to those pupils who have a particular interest in a broad career area and who intend either to enter employment at trainee management level, apply for higher level apprenticeships or go on to Higher Education to study for further qualifications.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate courses are assessed continuously through assignment and report work. Great emphasis is placed upon assignments being relevant to the world of work and the situations in which pupils will find themselves when they enter employment. As a result, whenever possible, we involve employers in the design and assessment of assignments and teaching strategies. There is a proportion of these courses which is assessed through an externally examined unit.

GCSE level resit courses

Post-16 pupils who have not achieved at least a 4 grade in GCSE English (Language or Literature) or GCSE Mathematics will follow a resit programme in addition to their Advanced Level/BTEC Level 3 courses. Potential future employers greatly value, and entry to university is dependent upon, the achievement of these GCSEs. Specialist teachers will support pupils’ preparation for examinations as early as November in Year 12.

Recommended Pathways based on a student’s GCSE profile:

GCSE Profile	Suggested Route
At least 8 GCSEs including a minimum of 6 at Grade 6 or higher	3 A Level Qualifications.
8 GCSEs including at least 3 at Grade 6 or higher	2 A Levels and 1 Vocational Level 3 Qualification
5-7 GCSEs at Grade 4 (5 in Maths and English Language/Literature) with up to 2 at Grade 6	A combination of appropriate A-Level and Vocational Level 3 Qualifications
5-7 GCSEs at Grade 4 (4 Maths and English Language) with up to 2 at Grade 6	Mainly Vocational Level 3 Qualifications with access to a small number of appropriate A-Level subjects.