Curriculum

Current subjects are:

Art - Fine Art Further Maths
Biology Geography
Business Studies German
Chemistry Health and Social Care
Computer Science History
Creative Textiles Maths
Design & Technology Music
Economics Physics
English Language and Literature Psychology
English Literature PE
Food Nutrition RE
French Sociology

Please click below to view information regarding the exam boards for each subject:

Biology
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
 7402
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402

Business
Exam Board: Pearson
Specification number:
9BS0
Link to specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/business-2015.html

Chemistry
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
 7405
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405

Computing
Exam Board: OCR
Specification number:
H446
Link to specification:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/computer-science-h046-h446-from-2015/

Creative Textiles
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
7201-7206
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design

Design & Technology
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
7552
Link to specification:
 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/as-and-a-level/design-and-technology-product-design-7552

Drama
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
7262
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/a-level/drama-and-theatre-7262

Economics
Exam Board: Pearson
Specification number:
 9EC0
Link to specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/economics-a-2015.html

English Language & Literature
Exam Board: OCR
Specification number:
601/4704/0 (H474)
Link to specification:
https://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/english-language-and-literature-emc-h074-h474-from-2015/

English Literature
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
 7712
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-literature-a-7711-7712

Fine Art
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
7201-7206
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design

Food Science and Nutrition
Exam Board: WJEC
Specification number Year 12:
 601/4553/5
Specification number Year 13: 601/4552/3

Link to specification:
 https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/food-science-and-nutrition-level-3

French
Exam Board: Pearson
Specification number:
9FR0
Link to specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/french-2016.html

Further Mathematics
Exam Board: OCR
Specification number:
H645
Link to specification:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/further-mathematics-b-mei-h635-h645-from-2017/

Geography
Exam Board: Pearson
Specification number:
9GE0
Link to specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/geography-2016.html

German
Exam Board: Pearson
Specification: 9GNO
Link to specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/german-2016.html

Health and Social Care
Exam Board: OCR
Specification details: Cambridge Technical Level 3
Link to specification: https://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-technicals/health-and-social-care/#level-3

History
Exam Board: OCR
Specification number:
 H505
Link to specification:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/history-a-h105-h505-from-2015/

Mathematics
Exam Board: OCR
Specification number:
 H640
Link to specification:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/mathematics-b-mei-h630-h640-from-2017/

Music
Exam Board: Eduqas
Specification number:
A660QS
Link to specification: 
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/music-as-a-level 

PE
Exam Board: Pearson
Specification number:
9PE0
Link to specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/physical-education-2016.html

Physics
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
 7408
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

Psychology
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
 7182
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182

RE
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
 7062
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/religious-studies/as-and-a-level/religious-studies-7062

Sociology
Exam Board: AQA
Specification number:
 7192
Link to specification:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/as-and-a-level/sociology-7191-7192

EPQ
Exam Board: Pearson
Specification number:
 
Link to specification:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-project-qualification/level-3.html

EPQ and Scholarship

Extended Project Qualification

The Extended Project Qualification provides students with the opportunity to develop their independent research skills alongside their core A Level subjects. Universities and employers attach high value to the transferable skills that are enhanced by undertaking the EPQ. It benefits the student as it’s an academic qualification, which is equivalent to an AS level and carries UCAS points, plus it also develops life-long learning and project skills. Students plan and research an independent project then apply what they’ve learnt in the creation of an original portfolio of work which can be a dissertation, performance or artwork. Teachers are on hand to guide students through their work but this is an opportunity for students to really indulge a passionate interest or continue to pursue a subject they were not able to take at A-level.

“EPQ taught me skills I have never used before like research and analysis that I know will help me when I do my university dissertation” Current y12 EPQ student

“I wasn’t able to take Art as an A-level because of my career choice so EPQ allowed me to continue with Art alongside my A-levels and allowed me to deal with some issues I was having in a positive way, I really enjoyed my project” Current y12 EPQ student

Waynflete Scholarship

The opportunity to research an academic subject with the guidance of an external university tutor gives students unparalleled insight into the nature of the subjects that they pursue and prepares them for university study this is why our brightest students are invited to take part in the Magdalen Scholarship programme with our sister school in Oxford. An introductory programme of lectures and seminars will offer participants insight from world renowned experts before students embark on individual investigations in any subject to answer the burning questions they are passionate about.

 This exceptional opportunity is available only to our sixth form and has proven to give our students a competitive edge when making university or job applications.

“It’s given me the confidence to talk about my subject in depth at interview, so much more than if I had just read a book or an article. It’s something striking which makes you stand out” Current MCS year 13 student

“The most special thing is that it’s your choice and you can really get creative with a topic that interests you the most” Current year 12

Results

 

2024 % 

2023 % 

A-A* 

17  

11  

A*-B 

44 

35 

A*-C 

66 

59 

A*-D 

86 

81 

A*-E 

95 

96 

Students achieving 3+ A*-A 

8 

2 

Students achieving 3+ A*-B 

25 

15 

Students achieving 3+ A*-C 

46 

37 

Students achieving 3+ A*-D 

64 

62 

Students achieving 3+ A*-E 

77 

85