AS & A Levels

Within our Sixth Form, you can choose from a wide range of AS Levels. Many students select 3 or 4 subjects but there are also opportunities for you to combine AS and A Level work with other courses. As part of the programme you will also take Functional Skills qualifications. Once you have successfully completed your AS year, you will have the opportunity to apply for the A2 course.

Take advantage of:

• our highly-qualified and experienced staff
• excellent student support
• access to Leigh Sports Village facilities
• enrichment activities (sports, music, media or drama)

Plus our state-of-the-art facilities featuring:
• specialist science laboratories
• media edit suites
• music rooms
• a multi-disciplinary performance space
• an art and design workshop/studio
• a language laboratory
• ICT classrooms
• integrated library and learning resources technology centre


AS & A Level Points Scoring System

Generally you will need a minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above from different subjects including English.

For some subjects you will need a grade B in a specific GCSE subject, these subjects will be highlighted in the ‘What qualifications do I need?’ section of the course information.

The College now uses a points scoring system to help you with your AS/A Level application.

STEP 1
Select your best 8 predicted/achieved grades.

STEP 2
Using your best 8 predicted/achieved grades calculate what each grade is worth and add together. Each predicted/achieved grade is worth a number of points as follows:

A* = 58 points
A = 52 points
B = 46 points
C = 40 points
D = 34 points
E = 28 points
F = 22 points
U = 0 points

For vocational courses at Level 2:
Distinction = 55 points
Merit = 49 points
Pass = 40 points

STEP 3
Having calculated what each of your predicted/achieved grades is worth, and added them together, you will have a total number of points. Divide your total by 8 (or by the number of subjects taken.)

For example:
If you have 1 grade A, 2 grade Bs, 4 grade Cs and 1 grade D you will calculate your points as follows:

1 grade A = 52 points
2 grade Bs = 92 points
4 grade Cs = 160 points
1 grade D = 34 points
Total = 338 points

Adding these together gives you a total of 338 points. You then divide the number of points by 8 (or by the number of subjects taken) 338 points/8 = 42.25 points.

If you have between 37 and 43 points you will choose 3 subjects from a more limited range of subjects. This will be discussed with you at your interview.

If you have over 43 points you can choose from 3 or 4 subjects from our full range of AS/A Level
subjects

Students usually study between 3 or 4 AS subjects in their first year with the option of converting to a minimum of 3 or 4 full A Levels in their second year.

If you would like a copy of our 2010 full-time prospectus you can download it here.