Introduction
Cardinal Pole Sixth Form is rapidly acquiring a reputation of excellence for delivering a high quality education to our students.
Based at Kenworthy Road, a new building was opened in September 2006 for our Sixth Form which provides specialised classrooms containing state of the art IT facilities, a dedicated resources and study area and a Sixth Form ‘Team Room’ where seminars are held and one to one tuition takes place.
A large common room is also available to our students throughout the day.
At Cardinal Pole, students receive the high quality education they deserve. We expect all of our students to proceed onto prestigious University degree courses or into further vocational training of the highest order.
There are two different routes to success at the school.
The academic route offers a range of AS and A level courses. Students are expected to take four AS courses in year twelve, continuing into year thirteen with at least three subjects at A2 level.
The vocational route offers a range of B.T.E.C. courses at Extended National Diploma Level which are studied in a series of units over two years.
We also offer G.C.S.E. retakes in English Language and Mathematics.
Details for admission
Cardinal Pole offers the following subjects to year 12 students
AS / A2 Level
- Art & Design
- Chemistry
- Drama & Theatre Studies
- Economics & Business
- English Literature
- Geography
- History
- Biology
- Information & Communication Technology
- Mathematics
- Philosophy & Ethics
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
If you wish to study Further Maths, a Second Language or Music these should be indicated on the application form.
At BTEC National Extended Diploma Level (equivalent to three ‘A’ Levels)
- BTEC National Diploma in Business
- BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care
- BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design
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It is a requirement for most Universities for entrants to have at least a Grade C at G.C.S.E in English and Maths.
We therefore offer re-sits in English and Mathematics at G.C.S.E Level. Those students wishing to re-sit Maths or English at G.C.S.E must have already gained at last at least a grade D.
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In addition a number of enrichment activities are offered. The Duke of Edinburgh Programme, Music Production and Yoga classes are just a few examples.
Thank you for your interest in our Sixth Form.