A diverse curriculum tailored to individual student needs.

The Academy offers a variety of flight paths including level 3 academic and vocational courses. You can choose to study A levels, vocational subjects or a combination of these qualifications which demonstrate the breadth of skills that are increasingly required by the world of work and higher education. 

Please click on the links on the left for subject information. 

A Levels 

At TBOWA 6^th Form you will study 3 A levels (or equivalent) coupled with our comprehensive Beyond the Classroom curriculum. It may be possible for a student to complete an additional A level in a chosen subject. A level subjects are graded A*-E.

Please click on the links on the left for subject information.

Further Maths	Grade 8 or above in Maths
Maths	Grade 7 or above in Maths
Biology	Grade 7 or above in the associated Single Science or grade 77 or above in a Combined Science qualification
Chemistry
Physics
History	Grade 7 or above in History
English Language	Grade 6 or above in at least one English
English Literature
Computer Science	Grade 6 or above in Computer Science and Maths
Geography	Grade 6 or above in Geography
Religion, Philosophy & Ethics	Grade 6 or above in RS and at least one English
Psychology	Grade 5 or above in at least one English
Sociology	Grade 5 or above in at least one English

Vocational Subjects

Vocational level 3 courses can be single (equivalent to 1 A level), double (equivalent to 2 A levels) or triple (equivalent to 3 A levels). Typically, vocational qualifications are more coursework based and are graded Distinction*-Pass.

Please click on the links on the left for subject information.

Art & Design	BTEC Level 3	Grade 6 or Level 2 Merit or above in an Art-related subject (eg Photography)  (You must have a portfolio of evidence to document your creativity)
Applied Science	AAQ Level 3	Grade 55 or above in a Combined Science qualification
Business	BTEC Level 3	Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit or above in a Business-related subject (eg Enterprise and Marketing)
Health & Social Care	AAQ Level 3	Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit or above in a Health-related subject (eg Child Development) and grade 55 or above in a Combined Science qualification
Sport	BTEC Level 3	Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit or above in a Sport-related subject (eg PE) and grade 55 or above in a Combined Science qualification

Additional Subjects

We also offer Core Maths and Extended Project Qualification as additional courses that students may study alongside their three subjects.

Core Maths	Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies	Grade 5 or above in Maths  (Students may be required to study Core Maths to support successful completion of their chosen A level studies)
EPQ	Level 3 Extended Project	Grade 5 or above in at least one English

Entry Requirements

For all level 3 academic and vocational courses, the entry requirement will be 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including Maths and English). For most subjects a GCSE grade 9—6 or a merit at level 2. Individual courses may have additional specific entry criteria. Please see Requirements for 2026-27 Entry below.

 

Applying for a place in the 6th Form:

To apply for a place at TBOWA 6th Form, please go to the Application page.