The Bushey Academy
The Bushey Academy Application for Entry to the Sixth Form For admission in September 2017 Please complete ALL relevant sections of this form and return to: Mrs Beary, Sixth Form, The Bushey Academy, London Road, Bushey, Herts WD23 3AA by Friday 10th February 2017
Name: Date of Birth: Address: Home Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Email:
Please list the subjects you are taking or have taken and the predicted or actual GCSE Grade.
Please turn over for course choices.
Qualification
Date
Predicted/Actual Grade
Red Pathway
Subject
Course Selection: Please choose three subjects that you would like to study from the list below by placing a Tick next to the subjects. Please also indicate 2 reserve choices (these should be subjects that you would be happy to study if you did not get one of your first choices). Please indicate these with R1 and R2 in the order that you would like us to consider the choices. E.g. if you would like to select Geography and Art as your reserve choices, but you would rather do Art than Geography, make Art your R1 and Geography your R2.
A Level
Choice
Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics English Literature Geography History Spanish French Psychology Art Photography Media Business Physical Education Drama and Theatre Studies Sociology
By signing below I am confirming that I have read and understood the Sixth Form Brochure and Entry Requirements for admission into The Bushey Academy Sixth Form.
Please return this form to Mrs Beary, Sixth Form, The Bushey Academy, London Road, Bushey, Herts WD23 3AA by Friday 10th February 2017.
Red Pathway
Signature:…………………………………………………………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………….. (Student or parent)
Red Pathway Guidance You have been selected for the Red Pathway because the predicted grades submitted by your teachers indicate that you are likely to get an average point score of greater than 5.5 and you show aptitude in many areas of your academic study. The Red Pathway has the full suite of A Levels, including A Level Sciences and Mathematics. Students on the Red Pathway can only select from A Level courses. If you have a particular desire to study one of the BTEC options, you must have a course guidance meeting with the Assistant Principal: Sixth Form and Guidance, Miss Campbell, in order to discuss if this is the best option for you.
Red Pathway
As you progress in your academic career in the Sixth Form you will be educated on, supported in and guided to apply for university, and in particular for Russell Group Universities. These are the leading 24 universities in the country and include Cambridge, Oxford, Durham, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol and Warwick. Please see http://russellgroup.ac.uk/ for more information about these universities. For further information about UK universities, courses and their entry requirements please visit www.ucas.com.
Sixth Form Academic and Vocational Pathways and entry requirements 2017-18
Entry Requirements
Subjects Offered
Red Pathway
Blue Pathway
All A Level subjects.
Selected A Level subjects and BTEC subjects.
APS
5.5+
APS
4+
Purple Pathway A double BTEC offer plus either one A Level from a selected list or a single BTEC award. Resit L2 English and/or Maths if required. Possibility of EPQ in addition to a double BTEC award if an A Level on further single BTEC award is not appropriate. APS 3.5+
EM
5 in English and Maths
EM
4 in English and Maths
EM
4 in English and Maths
Other
B grades in chosen subjects (minimum). Please see overleaf for specific subject requirements.
Other
B grades in chosen subjects (minimum). Please see overleaf for specific subject requirements.
Other
C grades in A Level subject or for new subjects see overleaf. All students who meet the APS and EM entry requirements can choose any of the BTEC courses.
*Students who do not meet the required grade in GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English will be required to re-sit in Sixth Form.
Progression Pathways
Post-18 recommended pathway
Purple Pathway
Progression to Russell Group Universities other universities or higher education providers (e.g. drama schools).
Progression to University or other higher education providers (e.g. drama schools).
Progression to University or Apprenticeships with further education included at level 4* and above.
Other possible pathways
Blue Pathway
Apprenticeships which include a progression to Level 6** study (equivalent to an Honours Degree)
Apprenticeships which include a progression to Level 6** study (equivalent to an Honours Degree)
Apprenticeships which include a progression to a higher level of study or employment in a relevant sector.
Opportunities in Sixth Form to Guide and Support
Red Pathway
Brilliant Club Scholars Programme Careers Fair Apprenticeships Fair UCAS Fair Support with UCAS Process Individual course guidance meetings Full induction programme Student shadowing programmes for Universities including Cambridge Work Experience provided by Access Aspirations Brilliant Club Days Use of online learning such as FutureLearn and Harvard University Overseas university opportunities Guidance from the University of Hertfordshire on UCAS, study skills, parent information, student finance and more.
Careers Fair Apprenticeships Fair UCAS Fair Support with UCAS Process Individual course guidance meetings Full induction programme Student shadowing programmes for Universities. Work Experience provided by Access Aspirations Brilliant Club Days Use of online learning such as FutureLearn and Harvard University Overseas university opportunities Guidance from the University of Hertfordshire on UCAS, study skills, parent information, student finance and more.
Careers Fair Apprenticeships Fair UCAS Fair Support with UCAS Process where appropriate Individual course guidance meetings Full induction programme Student shadowing programmes for Universities where appropriate Work Experience provided by Access Aspirations Use of online learning such as FutureLearn and Harvard University Guidance from the University of Hertfordshire on UCAS, study skills, parent information, student finance and more. Work-based skills and help with job applications
*Level 4 study is the level above A Level (which is level 3). **Level 6 is an Honours Degree level of study.
Red Pathway Specific Course Entry Requirements – A Level Subjects 2017-18 To gain entry to the Sixth Form you must fulfil the average point score and GCSE English and Maths requirements outlined in the table on the previous page as well as the following requirements for the subjects listed. If there are no extra requirements mentioned below for a subject, then you will have the meet the entry requirements on the previous page only. A Level Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
In order to study one or more of the Science subjects at A Level, you must achieve the following:
Those students who have completed the triple Science GCSE: o a minimum of a B grade in two of the Science GCSEs and no less than a C grade in the other. You must also have at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Those students who have completed the double Science GCSE: o a minimum of an A grade in core Science and a B grade in the Additional Science at GCSE. You must also have at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths.
Mathematics
To complete Mathematics A Level you must have achieved at least a Grade 6 at GCSE.
Geography
To study A Level Geography you must have achieved at least a Grade B in GCSE Geography and at least a Grade 5 in Maths and Grade 5 in English.
English Literature
To study English Literature you must have achieved a Grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and Literature.
Physical Education
To study A Level PE you must have achieved at least a Grade B in the exam component of GCSE PE and play a sport to a high level outside of the academy.
There are some subjects which may be studied at A Level which have not been studied at GCSE. These are listed below. If you have studied these subjects at GCSE, the entry requirements outlined on the previous page apply. If not, you must fulfil the criteria below. Photography
If you have not studied Photography at GCSE, to study A Level Photography you must have achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English.
A Level Digital Media
If you have not studied Media at GCSE, to study A Level Media you must have achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English.
Drama
If you have not studied Drama at GCSE, to study A Level Drama you must have achieved a Grade 4 in English and you will have to attend an audition run by the Drama Department. Students successful in the audition and who fulfil these criteria will be permitted to study Drama.
Sociology
If you have not studied Sociology at GCSE, to study A Level Sociology you must have a minimum of a Grade 4 in one of the English GCSEs.
Psychology
If you have not studied Psychology at GCSE, to study A Level Psychology you must have achieved a minimum of at least a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and Grade 4 in GCSE English.
Name: Date of Birth: Address: Home Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Email:
Please list the subjects you are taking or have taken and the predicted or actual GCSE Grade.
Please turn over for course choices.
Qualification
Date
Predicted/Actual Grade
Red Pathway
Subject
Course Selection: Please choose three subjects that you would like to study from the list below by placing a Tick next to the subjects. Please also indicate 2 reserve choices (these should be subjects that you would be happy to study if you did not get one of your first choices). Please indicate these with R1 and R2 in the order that you would like us to consider the choices. E.g. if you would like to select Geography and Art as your reserve choices, but you would rather do Art than Geography, make Art your R1 and Geography your R2.
A Level
Choice
Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics English Literature Geography History Spanish French Psychology Art Photography Media Business Physical Education Drama and Theatre Studies Sociology
By signing below I am confirming that I have read and understood the Sixth Form Brochure and Entry Requirements for admission into The Bushey Academy Sixth Form.
Please return this form to Mrs Beary, Sixth Form, The Bushey Academy, London Road, Bushey, Herts WD23 3AA by Friday 10th February 2017.
Red Pathway
Signature:…………………………………………………………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………….. (Student or parent)
Red Pathway Guidance You have been selected for the Red Pathway because the predicted grades submitted by your teachers indicate that you are likely to get an average point score of greater than 5.5 and you show aptitude in many areas of your academic study. The Red Pathway has the full suite of A Levels, including A Level Sciences and Mathematics. Students on the Red Pathway can only select from A Level courses. If you have a particular desire to study one of the BTEC options, you must have a course guidance meeting with the Assistant Principal: Sixth Form and Guidance, Miss Campbell, in order to discuss if this is the best option for you.
Red Pathway
As you progress in your academic career in the Sixth Form you will be educated on, supported in and guided to apply for university, and in particular for Russell Group Universities. These are the leading 24 universities in the country and include Cambridge, Oxford, Durham, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol and Warwick. Please see http://russellgroup.ac.uk/ for more information about these universities. For further information about UK universities, courses and their entry requirements please visit www.ucas.com.
Sixth Form Academic and Vocational Pathways and entry requirements 2017-18
Entry Requirements
Subjects Offered
Red Pathway
Blue Pathway
All A Level subjects.
Selected A Level subjects and BTEC subjects.
APS
5.5+
APS
4+
Purple Pathway A double BTEC offer plus either one A Level from a selected list or a single BTEC award. Resit L2 English and/or Maths if required. Possibility of EPQ in addition to a double BTEC award if an A Level on further single BTEC award is not appropriate. APS 3.5+
EM
5 in English and Maths
EM
4 in English and Maths
EM
4 in English and Maths
Other
B grades in chosen subjects (minimum). Please see overleaf for specific subject requirements.
Other
B grades in chosen subjects (minimum). Please see overleaf for specific subject requirements.
Other
C grades in A Level subject or for new subjects see overleaf. All students who meet the APS and EM entry requirements can choose any of the BTEC courses.
*Students who do not meet the required grade in GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English will be required to re-sit in Sixth Form.
Progression Pathways
Post-18 recommended pathway
Purple Pathway
Progression to Russell Group Universities other universities or higher education providers (e.g. drama schools).
Progression to University or other higher education providers (e.g. drama schools).
Progression to University or Apprenticeships with further education included at level 4* and above.
Other possible pathways
Blue Pathway
Apprenticeships which include a progression to Level 6** study (equivalent to an Honours Degree)
Apprenticeships which include a progression to Level 6** study (equivalent to an Honours Degree)
Apprenticeships which include a progression to a higher level of study or employment in a relevant sector.
Opportunities in Sixth Form to Guide and Support
Red Pathway
Brilliant Club Scholars Programme Careers Fair Apprenticeships Fair UCAS Fair Support with UCAS Process Individual course guidance meetings Full induction programme Student shadowing programmes for Universities including Cambridge Work Experience provided by Access Aspirations Brilliant Club Days Use of online learning such as FutureLearn and Harvard University Overseas university opportunities Guidance from the University of Hertfordshire on UCAS, study skills, parent information, student finance and more.
Careers Fair Apprenticeships Fair UCAS Fair Support with UCAS Process Individual course guidance meetings Full induction programme Student shadowing programmes for Universities. Work Experience provided by Access Aspirations Brilliant Club Days Use of online learning such as FutureLearn and Harvard University Overseas university opportunities Guidance from the University of Hertfordshire on UCAS, study skills, parent information, student finance and more.
Careers Fair Apprenticeships Fair UCAS Fair Support with UCAS Process where appropriate Individual course guidance meetings Full induction programme Student shadowing programmes for Universities where appropriate Work Experience provided by Access Aspirations Use of online learning such as FutureLearn and Harvard University Guidance from the University of Hertfordshire on UCAS, study skills, parent information, student finance and more. Work-based skills and help with job applications
*Level 4 study is the level above A Level (which is level 3). **Level 6 is an Honours Degree level of study.
Red Pathway Specific Course Entry Requirements – A Level Subjects 2017-18 To gain entry to the Sixth Form you must fulfil the average point score and GCSE English and Maths requirements outlined in the table on the previous page as well as the following requirements for the subjects listed. If there are no extra requirements mentioned below for a subject, then you will have the meet the entry requirements on the previous page only. A Level Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
In order to study one or more of the Science subjects at A Level, you must achieve the following:
Those students who have completed the triple Science GCSE: o a minimum of a B grade in two of the Science GCSEs and no less than a C grade in the other. You must also have at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Those students who have completed the double Science GCSE: o a minimum of an A grade in core Science and a B grade in the Additional Science at GCSE. You must also have at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths.
Mathematics
To complete Mathematics A Level you must have achieved at least a Grade 6 at GCSE.
Geography
To study A Level Geography you must have achieved at least a Grade B in GCSE Geography and at least a Grade 5 in Maths and Grade 5 in English.
English Literature
To study English Literature you must have achieved a Grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and Literature.
Physical Education
To study A Level PE you must have achieved at least a Grade B in the exam component of GCSE PE and play a sport to a high level outside of the academy.
There are some subjects which may be studied at A Level which have not been studied at GCSE. These are listed below. If you have studied these subjects at GCSE, the entry requirements outlined on the previous page apply. If not, you must fulfil the criteria below. Photography
If you have not studied Photography at GCSE, to study A Level Photography you must have achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English.
A Level Digital Media
If you have not studied Media at GCSE, to study A Level Media you must have achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English.
Drama
If you have not studied Drama at GCSE, to study A Level Drama you must have achieved a Grade 4 in English and you will have to attend an audition run by the Drama Department. Students successful in the audition and who fulfil these criteria will be permitted to study Drama.
Sociology
If you have not studied Sociology at GCSE, to study A Level Sociology you must have a minimum of a Grade 4 in one of the English GCSEs.
Psychology
If you have not studied Psychology at GCSE, to study A Level Psychology you must have achieved a minimum of at least a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and Grade 4 in GCSE English.
