KS5 Overview
The information below – along with a visit to our dedicated Sixth Form section of the website – will give you a good overview of our curriculum in KS5 here at Roundwood Park School
The Key Stage 5 Curriculum (Years 12 & 13)
Please note that a separate handbook issued to students in Year 11 covers all of the below information in detail. Further information can also be found in our 6th Form section.
Students entering the Sixth Form usually choose to study 3 A Levels / BTEC qualifications. Exceptionally, some students may choose 4 subjects (e.g. further mathematics). Predicted Average Points Score (APS) per subject at GCSE is used as a guideline
Average Point Score | Programme of Study |
---|---|
5+ | 3 or 4 A level courses with at least a grade 6 in the subjects relevant to their A Level choices |
4.5-4.9 | We recommend a mixture of BTEC and A Level courses |
4.0-4.5 | We recommend a BTEC programme of study |
Each A Level subject is delivered in 5 x 1 hour lessons per week in one year and 4 x 1 hour lessons per week in the other. Subject Leaders may choose which year group has the most delivery time according to the needs of their subject.
All students in Year 12 will attend 6th form study lessons. They will have a choice from:
- An Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
- A Certificate in Financial studies (LIBF)
- Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCS)
- Level 3 Mathematical studies (Core Maths) – this will support those who wish to continue with their study of Maths but do not wish to undertake A level Maths
Students also have a programme of Future Options (Careers) in the Autumn term. From September to May half term students in Year 12 have one PE lesson each week. Students also attend a one-hour Enrichment Tutorial covering PSHCE and the PRE-curriculum throughout Year 12 and Year 13.
The choice of subjects are as follows:
A Level Subjects delivered at Roundwood Park
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Science
Drama & Theatre Studies
Economics
English Literature
French
Further Mathematics
Geography
History
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy and Ethics
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Product Design
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Textiles
Delivered through Harpenden Consortium
Art Graphics
German
Media Studies
BTEC Media
Politics
BTEC Level Subjects delivered at Roundwood Park
Business (BTEC) (Extended Certificate and National Diploma)
Health & Social Care (BTEC) (Extended Certificate)
ICT (BTEC) (Extended certificate)
Food Science and Nutrition Level 3 Diploma (EDUQAS)