Curriculum
Harris Academy Ockendon Sixth Form offers a range of academic and vocational qualifications in addition to a variety of information, guidance and self-development opportunities. These are all tailored to each student’s chosen career with support offered by an achievement leader, who will guide students and help them get to where they want to be.
When choosing which subjects to study, personalised pathways are offered to students, to ensure their curriculum path is suited to them. Our intention is that all students reach their further education aspirations and career goals.
All students in Years 12 and 13 follow a challenging programme of study over 2 years.
The entrance criteria for September 2021 are as follows:
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To study 3 A-level courses |
7 4-9 grades including at least a 4 in Maths and English language or literature |
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To study A-level and vocational courses |
5 4-9 grades including at least a 4 in Maths and English language or literature |
The subjects on offer and relevant entrance criteria are detailed below:
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A level subjects |
Minimum grade in Eng Lang/Lit |
Minimum grade in Maths |
Other criteria |
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Art |
4 |
Art 6 if previously studied or 6/Merit in creative subject |
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Biology |
5 |
Biology 6 Combined science, 6,6 |
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Business |
4 |
4 |
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Chemistry |
6 |
Chemistry 6 Combined science 6,6 |
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Drama |
5 |
Drama 5 if previously studied; active participation outside the academy if GCSE not taken |
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Economics |
4 |
4 |
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English Lit |
6 |
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French |
5 |
French 6 |
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Geography |
5 |
Geography 6 |
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Gov & Politics |
5 |
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History |
5 |
History 6 |
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Law |
5 |
Humanities subjects 5 |
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Maths |
6 |
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Media Studies |
4 |
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Physics |
6 |
Combined science 6,6 |
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Psychology |
4 |
4 |
Science 5,5 |
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Religious Studies |
5 |
RE 5 if taken; Humanities subject 5 |
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Sociology |
4 |
Sociology 4 if taken |
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Vocational subject |
Minimum grade in Eng Lang/Lit |
Minimum grade in Maths |
Other criteria |
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Enterprise and entrepreneurship* |
4 |
4 |
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Finance Studies |
4 |
4 |
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Food Science and Nutrition |
4 |
Merit in L2 Hospitality and catering if taken |
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Health and Social Care* |
4 |
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Sport* |
4 |
4, 4 in Science; actively involved in sport outside the academy |
*These subjects can be studied as a single or double award. If taken as a double award, this counts as two of your three options
