Sixth Form students at Stowmarket High School are in school full time. They can choose between A Level or Level 3 courses. In order to maintain breadth of choice we offer a suite of STEM, Humanities, Social Science, English and Creative Arts A Levels, as well as 3 level 3 Vocational Qualifications.

The majority of students will choose to study three A Level subjects and will be given the opportunity to take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A Level options. A minority of students will take four A Levels after discussion with a senior member of staff.

 It is expected that students should achieve a minimum of a (new) Grade 4 at GCSE in both Mathematics and English (Language or Literature). When students fail to achieve Grade 4, they will be expected to re-sit the exam in Year 12 with support from a specialist teacher. Some of the top universities have said they expect a 5, therefore, for those considering such a destination we would recommend a retake option if a 5 hasn’t been achieved.

 Students need to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSE level 4-9 including English and Maths. We offer the following A Level subjects:

Stem Subjects

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Maths
• Further Maths
• Product Design

Social Sciences

• Applied Business
• ICT
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Physical Education
• Health and Social Care

Creative Arts

• Art and Design
• Photography
• Music
• Textiles

 English

• English
• Media

Language

• French

 Humanities

• Geography
• History

We also offer the Extended Project.

Please note: that since September 2017 the minimum entry requirements to Stowmarket High School Sixth Form are strictly adhered to.

Key Dates

• Thursday, 14th December: Key Stage 5 Options Booklet issued to students/parents at the Options and Information Evening.
• Week of the 18th December: some subjects will be offering taster sessions in subjects that have not been studied in the 6^th Form.
• During the week of the 20th January 2019: Individual interviews will take place with all students and signed options forms should be handed in then.
• Week ending 31st January 2019: Final deadline for Option Choices form
• Week commencing Monday, 2nd March 2019: Confirmation of Sixth Form place.

For more information on Key Stage 5 please contact:

Mr Blewitt, Head of Sixth Form via email m.blewitt@stowhigh.com

Mrs Farrow, Assistant Headteacher Curriculum via email k.farrow@stowhigh.com

Mrs Broxton, Assistant Headteacher Link to Year 12 and 13 c.broxton@stowhigh.com

Stowmarket High School, Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk. IP14 1QR

TEL: 01449 613541, EMAIL: k.farrow@stowhigh.com WEB:www.stowhigh.com

Please click on the the links below to access our course information and prospectus:

6th Form Course Information

Year 12 Options Form

6th Form Prospectus