How to Join Our Sixth Form
Pathways to Success at Fakenham Sixth Form
There are two pathways students can follow when studying at Fakenham Sixth Form. The pathways below indicate the typical entry requirements on each pathway; however, these may be altered based on student’s circumstances.
Pathway A-Level 3
Students who achieve 5 or more 4-9 grades will complete 3 A Levels and an EPQ over two years. Alongside these students will also attend registration, Future Skills lessons and Enrichment over two years. students without a grade 4 in GCSE English or Maths are required to retake the GCSE in their first year at Sixth Form.
Pathway B-Access Pathways
Students who achieve GCSE grades 2s or 3s will study one of the ‘Access Pathways’
Access to A-Level/ T-Level
The Access to A-Level/T-Level pathway has been designed to support students’ progression on to Level 3 study programmes. Students who achieve GCSE grades 2s or 3s will study the Level 2 Programme including GCSE English and Maths Resit, Higher Project Qualification, careers meetings, registration, Future Skills lessons, and Enrichment. To prepare students for A Levels they will complete AQA unit awards in the subjects they wish to study at Level 3. Students will also complete two days of Work Experience in a self-selected placement, every week.
Access to Work/ Apprenticeship
The Access to Work/Apprenticeships pathway has been designed to support students’ progression on to employment or a range of apprenticeships. Students who achieve GCSE grades 2s or 3s will study the Level 2 Programme including GCSE English and Maths Resit, Higher Project Qualification, careers meetings, registration, Future Skills lessons and Enrichment. To prepare students for work or apprenticeships they will complete AQA unit awards for work skills. Students will also complete two days of Work Experience in a self-selected placement, every week.
Applications to Fakenham Sixth Form can be made on www.helpyouchoose.org or by completing the application form below and sending it do sixthform@fakenhamacademy.org
