About Post 16

Providing for success in the post-16 curriculum

We offer an extensive range of courses and pathways for learning post-16.  In addition to academic AS and A2 courses, we also offer Applied vocational AS and A2 and BTEC National Qualifications, therefore providing for a range of learner needs.  It is possible to combine academic and vocational courses.  The entry requirement for these routes is a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C or above.  Most students will take four chosen subjects in year 12 but their learning will be enhanced by following a range of other courses that include, General Studies, Critical Thinking and General RE and the Extended project.

 We also offer a route into year 12 for those students who do not meet the 5 C Grade requirement through the First Diploma in Business.  Many students complete this course and then progress to the advanced courses.

 Programmes of study post-16 are enriched at St Paul's through a range of opportunities.  Students are able to use their talents by providing service to the school community through participation in the school council, supporting in lower school lessons, assisting in the paired reading scheme or by taking part in sports leader's or language programmes.  The curriculum experience is further enriched through trips to Universities, the theatre, lectures, retreats, residential trips. Field study weeks and there is a whole programme of visiting speakers introducing young people to areas of interest and concern that will affect them in their journey into adulthood.

 There are also opportunities for more organised relaxation through a timetabled leisure programme students.  Many students take advantage of Duke of Edinburgh activities and the World Challenge Programme.

Making the decision to continue education at St. Paul's post-16 could be the best decision a young person makes.