Curriculum - St Mary's and St John's CE School

Curriculum

We are proud to offer a wide range of A Level subjects for our students. At SMSJ we want to ensure that all our students succeed in their courses.

The majority of students will study three A levels. Some students may wish to study four A levels and this will be considered on an individual basis.  

Please note that courses may not run due to insufficient numbers or staffing. We encourage all students to add a reserve option when completing their application 

In order to progress to the Sixth Form at SMSJ, students must achieve the following grades at GCSE: 

  • Grade 5 or above in Mathematics 
  • Grade 5 or above in English Literature.   
  • Student must also achieve an average point score of at least 5.5 in their subjects 

Additionally, students must meet the GCSE entry requirements for the particular A level subjects they would like to study from the list below:

A Level GCSE entry requirement

Art & Design

  • 6 in Art
Biology
  • 6 in Biology or
    6,6 in Combined Science
Business Studies
  • 6 in English Literature
  • 6 in Mathematics
Chemistry
  • 6 in Chemistry
  • 6 in Mathematics
Computer Science
  • 6 in Computer Science
  • 6 in Mathematics
Dance
  • 6 in Dance
Design and Technology
  • 6 in Design and Technology
Drama
  • 6 in Drama
Economics
  • 6 in English Literature
  • 6 in Mathematics
English Literature
  • 6 in English Language
  • 6 in English Literature
French
  • 6 in French
Geography
  • 6 in Geography
History
  • 6 in History
Mathematics
  • 6 in Mathematics
Further Mathematics
  • 8 in Mathematics* 
    (*must also take Mathematics A Level)
Physical Education
  • 6 in PE
Physics
  • 6 in Physics or
    6,6 in Combined Science
Politics
  • 6 in English Literature
Psychology
  • 6 in Biology or 
    6,6 in Combined Science
  • 6 in English
  • 6 in Mathematics
Religious Studies
  • 6 in Religious Studies
Sociology
  • 6 in English Literature
Spanish
  • 6 in Spanish

 

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