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Students at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie have the option to study a wide range of subjects here and go on to a broad range of next steps including University, Apprenticeship, Traineeships and Full Time Employment.
Students at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie have the option to study a wide range of subjects here and go on to a broad range of next steps including University, Apprenticeship, Traineeships and Full Time Employment.
Students are welcome to choose any combination of subjects within our blocks to support their career goals, we have provided examples of pathways many of our students have studied that are grounded in high quality careers advice and pastoral care.
Students are welcome to choose any combination of subjects within our blocks to support their career goals, we have provided examples of pathways many of our students have studied that are grounded in high quality careers advice and pastoral care.
Pathways subject combinations:
Pathways subject combinations:
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see more of our pathways guidance, we know choosing subjects that support your plans beyond sixth form can feel like a big task. We have mapped out the subject blocking options for our students most common pathways to support your informed decision making.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see more of our pathways guidance, we know choosing subjects that support your plans beyond sixth form can feel like a big task. We have mapped out the subject blocking options for our students most common pathways to support your informed decision making.
Overall entry requirements:
Overall entry requirements:
Academic Pathway = 5 x 5-9 grades including English and Maths at a grade 5.
Academic Pathway = 5 x 5-9 grades including English and Maths at a grade 5.
Vocational Pathway = 5 x 4-9 grades including English and Maths at a grade 4.
Vocational Pathway = 5 x 4-9 grades including English and Maths at a grade 4.
A Level qualifications
Vocational qualifications
Art and Design
Art and Design
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths.
Biology (A Level)
Biology (A Level)
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in English Language/Literature and a 6 in Maths. A 6-6 or above in Combined or Triple Science is required.
Chemistry (A Level)
Chemistry (A Level)
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in English Language/Literature and a 6 in Maths. A 6-6 or above in Combined or Triple Science is required.
English Literature (A Level)
English Literature (A Level)
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths.
Further Maths (A Level)
Further Maths (A Level)
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in English Language/Literature and an 8 in Maths. Students can study this when recommended by their A Level Maths teacher.
Geography (A Level):
Geography (A Level):
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths. A grade 6 or above is expected in GCSE Geography if studied.
History (A Level):
History (A Level):
Entry Requirements: A grade 6 in English Language/Literature and a 5 in Maths. A grade 6 or above is expected in GCSE History if studied.
Media (A Level):
Media (A Level):
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths.
Photography (A Level):
Photography (A Level):
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths. A grade 6 or above is expected in GCSE Photography if studied.
Product Design (A Level):
Product Design (A Level):
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in English Language/Literature and a 5 in Maths. A 6-6 or above in Combined or Triple Science is required.
Psychology (A Level):
Psychology (A Level):
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths.
Sociology (A Level):
Sociology (A Level):
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths.
Business (BTEC)
Business (BTEC)
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths. If GCSE Business has been studied we expect a 6/ Merit or above.
Criminology (Applied Diploma)
Criminology (Applied Diploma)
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in both English Language/Literature and Maths.
Health and Social Care (CTEC)
Health and Social Care (CTEC)
Entry Requirements: A grade 4 in both English Language/Literature and Maths. This is equivalent to one A Level subject.
Law (BTEC)
Law (BTEC)
Entry Requirements: A grade 4 in both English Language/Literature and Maths.
Sport and Physical Activity (CTEC)
Sport and Physical Activity (CTEC)
Entry Requirements: A grade 4 in both English Language/Literature and Maths. This is equivalent to one A Level subject.
Sport and Physical Activity (BTEC)
Sport and Physical Activity (BTEC)
(Tonbridge Angels Football Pathway only)
Entry Requirements: A grade 4 in both English Language/Literature and Maths. This is equivalent to one A Level subject.
Maths (A Level):
Maths (A Level):
Entry Requirements: A grade 5 in English Language/Literature and a 7 in Maths.
Level 3 Additional qualifications - optional Extended Project Qualification
Entry Requirements: A grade 4 in both English Language/Literature and Maths.
Pathways - choosing your subject combinations:
Pathways - choosing your subject combinations:
Most students choose 3 subjects to study at Sixth Form, these pathways posters are here to simplify the subject combinations you can consider for popular pathways.
Most students choose 3 subjects to study at Sixth Form, these pathways posters are here to simplify the subject combinations you can consider for popular pathways.
For more detailed guidance we help you make informed choices through:
For more detailed guidance we help you make informed choices through:
- Sixth Form interviews with careers guidance
- Unifrog subscription for all students, if you are with us now for Year 11 log on to read more about what to study
Current Year 11 students also have an individual appointment with our independent careers advisor Ms. Pointer
Central Kent Careers Hub signposts further guidance
Kent Choices offer lots of guidance around industry pathways
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