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Holmleigh Park High School

Courses

At Holmleigh Park we offer a range of subjects, combined with excellent teaching and a comprehensive programme of academic and personal support, to ensure students have the best possible chance of gaining degree level apprenticeships and places at top universities.

A Levels
 

Students will study three A Levels over two years. A Levels are assessed primarily by terminal examination (small proportion of coursework in some subjects). A Levels are recognised by universities and carry UCAS points, students can progress to university or direct into apprenticeships.

To study 3 A levels the entry criteria is five grade 5+ GCSEs including Mathematics and English
Language (subject specific requirements are detailed within the subject information).

Extended Certificates (BTEC / Cambridge Technical)
 

These qualifications are equivalent to one A level. A larger proportion of the qualification is
non-examined assessment (coursework) than A Levels.

The Extended Certificates are fully recognised by universities and carries UCAS points, enabling students to progress to university or direct into an apprenticeship. A larger proportion of the qualification is non-examined assessment (coursework) than A Levels.

To study 3 Extended Certificates the entry criteria is five grade 4+ GCSEs including
Mathematics or English Language (subject specific requirements are detailed within the
subject information).