What different types of qualifications are there?
GCSE
We offer many straight GCSE subjects; these are exam based and include:
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Religious Studies
Geography
History
Health and Social Care
Physical Education
Home Economics
Digital Technology
Business and Communication Systems
Business Studies
Technology and Design
Music
Occupational Studies
We offer occupational studies qualifications. These are practical-based subjects and include:
Salon Skills Hair
Performing Arts
Hospitality
Construction
Engineering
Many of these qualifications are valuable in studying the vocational practical-based career pathways.
BTEC
We offer BTEC qualifications at level 2. A distinction* grade is equivalent to a GCSE A*; a distinction is equivalent to a GCSE grade A; a merit is equivalent to a GCSE grade B; and a pass is equivalent to a GCSE grade C.
There are options in many local schools and further eudcational colleges to study the level 3 BTEC qualifications.
The subjects we offer are:
BTEC First Award in Sport
BTEC First Award in Travel and Tourism
OCN
We offer a range of OCN qualifications within the school. These qualifications are equivalent to a GCSE grade B. However, please note that if your child wishes to study A Levels they should only consider choosing a maximum of 2 OCN qualifications.
The OCN subjects are:
Science
Skills for Business
Religion
Digital Applications - ICT
Sport
Personal Success and Wellbeing
Prince's Trust
Prince's Trust is a double equivalent qualification at GCSE. This is recognised by further education institutions and can be used to apply for Post-16 courses at these institutions. The qualification is recognised as the equivalent of a BB qualification at GCSE. This qualification would be beneficial to students who would like to follow a vocational pathway.
Preparation for Adult Life (PAL)
This is a vocational pathway offered by CCEA. This is the non-exam equivalent to the GCSE study of Learning for Life and Work. It follows the same specification of study; however, students will showcase their evidence in portfolio form as opposed to formal examination. We offer the Level 2 certificate at the college which, when passed, is regarded as a GCSE B grade.