Deputy Head Academic
I am pleased to present to you the curriculum document for your Sixth Form studies here at Denstone College commencing September 2024.
It is perfectly normal for pupils in the Fifth Form to be unsure which courses they want to study, and this document has been produced to help you in your considerations. Your subject choices form the foundation of your further studies at university and beyond, so do not make them lightly!
Your Sixth Form years are potentially the most enjoyable, challenging and rewarding years of your school life, with many academic, recreational, social and cultural opportunities opening up for you over the course of these two years. You will learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy new experiences that will pave the way for life beyond Denstone, be this in higher education, an apprenticeship or in the world of work. To make a success of these years, however, you will need to ensure you study subjects that are right for you.
It is therefore important that you seek appropriate advice from relevant people when making these decisions. There are a number of sources of help for you. Having read through this information, you should spend time discussing your best options with your tutor. Further advice is also available from Mrs Watson (Head of UCAS), Mr Lightfoot (Head of Careers) and your Head of House, as well as subject teachers; you should of course also include your family in these deliberations.
You have the choice of 25 different courses for Sixth Form study next year, including both A-Levels and vocational qualifications. This document contains further details on all of these. With over 10,000 different combinations of these subjects possible it can be tricky meeting the wishes of every student, but we will guarantee that you can study your top three selections here at Denstone – our so-called ‘Top 3 Guarantee’ (please read the relevant section of this document for further details). If you wish to begin your Sixth Form life studying four subjects then you are able to do so, although some flexibility over the fourth subject will be required.
You are asked to submit your initial course preferences for September 2024 by the deadline of Wednesday 13th December. Options preferences should be submitted by this deadline using the online Forms link below (this will also be available by email and on the Fifth Form year group Team).
Click Here For The Sixth Form Options for September 2024 (for current Fifth Form pupils)
The form included in this booklet can be used if, for any reason, you are unable to access this online form.
Please be reassured that further conversations will take place regarding Sixth Form options next term and that you will be able to amend choices in due course should you wish to do so, subject to option blocks and course availability. Option blocks and available courses for fourth subject choices will also be confirmed during the Lent term. Applicants looking for a place in our Sixth Form from other schools are advised to check with our Admissions Office that desired subject combinations are available at this stage before progressing with the applications process.
Enjoy looking through the pages – I hope you find it useful.
Mr T J Bell