/ GORDANO SCHOOL SIXTH FORM
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO JOIN IN SEPTEMBER 2017
Name: ______
Date of Birth: ______
Address: ______
______
______ / Current Tutor Group:______
Home Telephone: ______
Parental Email: ______
CHOICE OF PATHWAY
Students should identify their preferred pathway below by ticking the appropriate box:
Students expected to achieve 7 or more B grades at GCSE should select 4 subjects -this will drop to 3 subjects in Year 13. On the form select 4 subjects using 1-4 to indicate the order of subject preference and one reserve subject (R)There is no need to indicate which subject will NOT be studied in Year 13.
Students expected to achieve 4 or more A* grades at GCSE can study 4 full subjects across Year 12 and 13 (one of these is likely to be Further Maths). On the form select 4 subjects using 1-4 to indicate the order of subject preference and one reserve subject (R)
Students expected to gain fewer than 7 B grades at GCSE (but meet the 5 GCSE A*-C equivalent for Sixth Form entry) should select 3 Full A Level / Level 3 Courses. On the form select 3 subjects using 1-3 to indicate the order of subject preference and one reserve subject (R). Students on 3 subjects will also be allocated ‘Study Plus’ sessions.
Entry requirements reminder:
  • AS Levels: 5 A*-C grades on GCSE courses only. Most will achieve 8 or more A*-C grades
  • BTEC Nationals / Cambridge Technicals: 5 A*-C grades or equivalent on Level 2 courses
  • NB Please also see subject-specific entry criteria page in Subject Handbook
[PLEASE TURN OVER TO COMPLETE FORM]
Key Stage 5 Subjects / You need to select 3 or 4 subjects depending on your choice of pathway (see over); choose in order of preference (1-4, or 1-3) / Select one reserve subject
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
D&T: Product Design
Drama & Theatre Studies
Economics
English Language
English Literature
Ethics, Philosophy & Theology
Fashion & Textiles Design
French
Geography
German
Government & Politics
History
Maths (Statistics)
Maths (Mechanics)
Maths (Further)*
Media Studies
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Vocational Qualifications
BTEC National Level 3 Certificate / Extended Certificate in Business (Single)
BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Business (Double)*
BTEC National Level 3 Certificate / Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (Single)
BTEC National Level 3 Certificate / Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (Double)*
Cambridge Technicals Extended Certificate in Sport (Single)
Cambridge Technicals Extended Certificate in Sport (Double)*
Cambridge Technicals Introductory Diploma in IT (Single)
Cambridge Technicals Diploma in IT Double Award (Double)*

* Students wishing to choose a ‘Double’ option in Further Maths, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Level 3 BTEC, Health & Social Care Level 3 BTEC or IT Cambridge Tech should show this by selecting both the Single and the Double Award for that subject (ie using two choices e.g number them 1 and 2 or 3 and 4.

SIGNATURE

I wish to apply for a place in Year 12 at Gordano Sixth Form in September 2017. I have indicated my preferred choice of courses above. I understand that some combinations may not be possible, and that classes may be full if I change my preferences after the ‘on time’ application deadline.

Signed: ______(student) ______(parent/guardian)

PLEASE RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO GORDANO SIXTH FORM OFFICE, OR BY EMAIL TO THE ADDRESS BELOW, BY MONDAY 12th DECEMBER 2016. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE, HOWEVER COURSE CHOICES WILL BE LIMITED.
Sixth Form, Gordano School, St. Mary’s Road, Portishead BS20 7QR 