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Our aim is to secure the academic potential of each individual through a curriculum which provides relevant opportunities for all students.
The Sixth Form Curriculum at The Douay Martyrs Catholic School is designed to equip students with the academic portfolio, as well as the transferable skills, which will lead them to successful, fulfilling lives and careers beyond school.
Students are encouraged to be outward-looking and forward-focused; self-motivated, intellectually curious and independent; ready to grow and unafraid of taking risks.
What choices do I have to make?
The first decision you need to make is which level of study is most appropriate for you. In order to study subjects at Advanced Level (A-Level) you need to have achieved at least 5 Level 9 - 4 including Maths and English and have met the specific entry requirements of the subjects you wish to study. For a full list of subjects available to you, please download the course handbook at the bottom of the page.
In addition to the above criteria all students must achieve a minimum GCSE average points score of 4.0.
A- level study is central to the academic portfolio of The Douay Martyrs Sixth Form education, with a broad range of subjects available. A- levels still form the basis of most university offers and are the "hard currency" understood by many universities and employers. A- Levels are the next step up from GCSE’s and are far more demanding and academically challenging than GCSE qualifications and are also required in order to progress into certain Higher Education (University) courses or Higher Apprenticeships.
We believe that we have a broad and flexible range of options available to allow students to select a vibrant and personalised programme which will stretch and challenge them at this crucial stage of their education.
Extended Project Qualification
Students are also encouraged to undertake the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, beginning in Year 12 and completed by May of year 12. This is a research-based project on a topic chosen by the student themselves, and is highly valued by universities and employers alike. Completing the EPQ allows the student to demonstrate intellectual independence and genuine passion for a subject far beyond the constraints of the curriculum, as well as time-management, research methods, written and verbal communication and the ability to evaluate their own good practice. We have built strong link with Universities who assist in helping pupils with their EPQ’s and also use platforms such as ‘Future Learn’.