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26/03/24

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26/03/24

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25/03/24

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23/03/24

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22/03/24

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21/03/24

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21/03/24

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21/03/24

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21/03/24

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21/03/24

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03/02/24

Thank you for attending and giving our students a chance to explore more career options

31/01/24

Our first cohort to talk future aspirations with our guests are Year 9. pic.twitter.com/0evKYXQWej

31/01/24

Getting ready for our Careers Fair this morning with some amazing visitors ready to speak to our students pic.twitter.com/u6vvMl8849

19/01/24

Not for the faint hearted! Year 13 Psychology students got all practical today as they dissected sheep's brains. Why? This was to support their revision of the parts of the brain for the Biopsychology. pic.twitter.com/1AW8mvTfkI

12/01/24

Crochet enrichment - just some of the amazing work being created by our students. pic.twitter.com/qvko8lgXFl

08/01/24

We are consulting on our Admissions Policy for 2025-2026. For further information, please see the enclosed link.https://t.co/bYSmRL9rgc pic.twitter.com/pgWd7bOW8j

19/12/23

Exploring the wonders of biology during a sixth form taster day yesterday – students fully engaged in the fascinating world of kidney dissection! 🧪🔬 " pic.twitter.com/uQ58IJrJrh

19/12/23

We are consulting on our Admissions Policy for 2025-2026. For further information, please see the enclosed link.https://t.co/bYSmRL9Z5K pic.twitter.com/iWcja3QhM5

12/12/23

Thank you to all the parents and students who braved the not so great weather to attend our apprenticeship information evening for Years 10-13. Thank you to our guest speakers from team. pic.twitter.com/5TM7f2UeAS

12/12/23

The motion argued was 'This house would ban advertising aimed at children'.The afternoon was well spent and students from both schools did well and enjoyed themselves. pic.twitter.com/DDo0a6vjBp

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Sixth Form Course Directory & Entry Requirements

Every student joins Harris Orpington sixth form with their own unique set of examination results and future goals.

Final Sixth Form Prospectus 24 25To accommodate this, we offer a choice of three pathways to ensure students receive an education that is personalised and right for them.  give you the education that's right for you. Each pathway has a different set of entry requirements (see below).

  • A Level Pathway
  • Mixed Pathway
  • Vocational Pathway

Please click below to view/download the Course Directory for 2024 to find out more about all the courses we offer in the Sixth Form.


 

 

 

 

Sixth Form Entry Requirements 2024

Course Level

Requirements

3 A Levels

A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed.

4 A Levels

Must have a grade 8 average in GCSEs.

3 A Level / Vocational Level 3 Combination

 

Combination minimum of three grade 5s and two grade 4s at GCSE or merit or above in an equivalent subject related to course choices. Students must choose two vocational subjects and one A Level. For the A Level, students must have the minimum subject-specific requirements.  

Vocational Level 3 subjects

A minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE or equivalent, with at least a Merit or grade 4 in a relevant equivalent qualification.

 

A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject.

Extended writing A Level subject students will need at least a grade 5 in English Language.


Subject Entry Requirements

Applicants applying to the Harris Orpington Sixth Form will attain the required entry-level standard.  These are shown below.

Enrolment from the age of 17/18 is at the discretion of the site Principal who will take into account the student's most recent academic results. In most cases, students will only be accepted onto Vocational Level 3 courses unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Subject

English Lang

Maths grade

Relevant subject

Other requirements/information

Art

5

-

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

Must bring a portfolio to course discussion meeting.

Biology

5

6

 

Must attain an overall grade 6 in Biology if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam.

Extended writing subject.

Chemistry

5

6

Must attain an overall grade 6 in Chemistry if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam.

Extended writing subject.

English Literature

6

-

Students will need a combination of at least grade 6 in English Language and English Literature

Geography

5

5

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject

History

5

-

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject

Maths

-

7

At least a grade 7 at GCSE

-

Modern Foreign Languages

5

-

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

-

Physics

5

7

Must attain an overall grade 6 in Physics at GCSE if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam.

Extended writing subject.  Students must also study A Level Maths

Psychology

5

5

Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject

Religious Studies

5

-

At least a grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject

Sociology

5

5

Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE

Extended writing subject.

Vocational Science

5

5

Must have a grade 5/5 for Trilogy Science (double award) or at least a Merit at Vocational Level 2

 

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