A Levels at The Sheffield Sixth Form

This programme enables you to complete A Levels and/or vocational subjects while also undertaking a GCSE maths resit if you have not yet achieved a grade 4. The programme runs over three years.

This programme is designed to help students improve their GCSE results to achieve the required Average Point Score (APS) for entry into the two-year A Level and vocational programme. It also provides the opportunity to re-sit STEM GCSEs, enabling students to meet the APS entry requirements for STEM A Levels and university. Successful completion of the programme will automatically guarantee an interview for the A Level programme.

At The Sheffield Sixth Form, we have developed a range of new and exciting career pathways for you to choose to study from that sit across six different sectors.

Each sector is made up of three distinct pathways that directly align to different careers. Each recommended pathway has a carefully selected collection of related A Level subjects that you will study, should you choose to do so. The subjects that we have selected for each sector are based on the skill sets that careers information, universities and employers are highlighting as the most important.

Students will choose one career pathway to study from the sector that interests them most. The career pathways each contains 1 or 2 core A Level subjects that have to be studied. Students will then choose their third A Level subject from the collection of related subjects in that sector.

Pathways include:

• Creative Arts

• Business

• Law

• Humanities

• STEM

• Writing

Entry requirements for A Level programmes are based on your GCSE Average Point Score. 

Calculating an Average Point Score (APS): 

Add up your total number of GCSE grades for the eight best subjects, including English Language and  Maths together, then divide by the number of subjects you’ve taken. 

Diploma/BTEC qualifications will not be counted towards your Average Point Score.

Some individual A Level qualifications also hold additional entry requirements. Please refer to The Sheffield Sixth Form website for more information.

Assessment for all A Level programmes will include a mixture of:

• Coursework

• Written examination

After completing your A Levels, you can progress to university-level study, a higher or degree apprenticeship, or specialist training in your chosen field. Many students go on to study subjects such as law, business, medicine, computing, or the arts both in Sheffield and beyond.

A Levels open doors to a huge range of career opportunities. Depending on your subject choices, you could go on to work in fields such as education, healthcare, science, law, business, media, engineering, or creative industries. Your A Levels will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to shape your own future.

Interview process 

For any of our A Level programmes, the interview process includes an information session followed by a 1:1 chat with a tutor to discuss your goals and which programme will help you to best achieve these. During the information session, you will receive important details about the course structure and expectations, along with a chance to ask any questions. 

Will the course suit me? 

These programmes are ideal for ambitious students who want to study a range of academic subjects and keep their career options open. They’re designed for learners who are focused, motivated, and ready to take the next step toward university or a professional career. 

Staff and facilities 

At The Sheffield Sixth Form, you will learn from highly qualified staff with a wealth of experience in both teaching and industry. In order to give our A Level students a dedicated learning space complete with the latest learning technologies, we have transformed an area of our City Campus. The campus offers excellent facilities to support your learning, including fully equipped simulation rooms, interactive learning environments, and access to industry-standard resources.

Course enrichment 

You will have the opportunity to engage in various enrichment activities such as industry visits, guest speaker sessions, workshops, and community-based projects.

Contributions towards off-site visits may be required. For those in financial hardship you may be eligible to apply for support with course related expenses from the Student Support Fund.