How to apply
Applications for Year 12 starting in September 2025 are now open via the link below:
http://arkacademy.applicaa.com/year12
The closing date for completed applications and references is Friday 20 December 2024.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact.
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If you have any queries about admission into Ark Academy Sixth Form in, please contact the Sixth Form Co-ordinator on: sixthform@arkacademy.org
Pathways
We offer two key pathways at Ark Academy Sixth Form.
A Level Pathway
We offer the core academic A Level subjects that we know are most valued by good universities, and that allow you to keep your progression options as open as possible. Most students will study three linear A levels; some will take a fourth subject, depending on GCSE results.
Entry criteria: 3 subjects at GCSE Grade 6-9 and 2 at Grade 5-9 including at least Grade 4 in English and Maths. You will also need to meet the individual entry criteria for specific subjects.
Professional Pathways
Professional Pathways is an innovative programme of study for Ark BTEC students aged 16-18, comprising a high quality vocational curriculum that is directly relevant to the workplace and teaches students key employability skills. This programme is aimed at preparing students to apply for selective universities or for progression directly into employment through school leaver programmes or degree apprenticeships.
Entry criteria: 3 subjects at GCSE Grade 5-9 and 2 at Grade 4-9 including at least Grade 4 in English and Maths. To complete the Professional Pathway Science you must have achieved at least a 5-4 in Trilogy Science.
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Ark's unique Professional Pathways programme
Sixth formers love our unique vocational alternative to A levels, which provides them with the skills they need to thrive at university and throughout their career.
Access game-changing bursaries
For Year 13 leavers going onto higher education, we offer bursaries ranging from £3,000 to £50,000 to help with the financial costs of university life.
Best-in-class careers provision
Our pupils dream big for life after school thanks to our highly aspirational careers programme, which includes visits to prestigious universities and employers, one-to-one guidance and a rich programme of workshops and visiting speakers.
Course requirements
|
Subject Name |
GCSE Requirements |
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Art |
GCSE Art: 4 |
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Biology |
GCSE Biology: 7 GCSE Trilogy: 7 in both Biology Paper 1 and Biology Paper 2 GCSE Maths: 6 |
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Chemistry |
GCSE Chemistry: 7 GCSE Trilogy: 7 in both Chemistry Paper 1 and Chemistry Paper 2 GCSE Maths: 6 |
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Core Maths |
GCSE: 4 |
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Economics |
GCSE English: 6 GCSE Maths: 5 |
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English Literature |
GCSE English Literature OR English Language: 6 |
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French |
GCSE French : 6 GCSE English: 6 |
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Further Maths |
GCSE Maths: 8 AND Additional Maths must have been studied in Year 11 |
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Geography |
GCSE Geography: 6 GCSE English: 6 |
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History |
GCSE History: 6 OR GCSE English: 6 |
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Maths |
GCSE Maths: 7 |
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Music |
GCSE Music: Grade 6. Please see the music department for further details. |
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Photography |
No previous Art and Design qualification required. |
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Physics |
GCSE Physics: 7 GCSE Trilogy: 7 in both Physics Paper 1 and Physics Paper 2 GCSE Maths: 7 |
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Politics |
GCSE: History: 6 OR GCSE English: 6 |
| Professional Pathways Business Studies | GCSE: 3x Grade 5-9 AND 2x Grade 4-9 |
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Professional Pathways Applied Science |
GCSE: 3x Grade 5-9 AND 2x Grade 4-9 (including at least grade 4 in English and Maths AND at least 5/4 in Trilogy Science) |
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Psychology |
GCSE Maths: 6 GCSE Science: 6 |
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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics |
GCSE RE: 6 GCSE English Literature OR English Language: 6 |
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Sociology |
GCSE English: 6 |
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Spanish |
GCSE Spanish:6 GCSE English: 6 |