Sixth Form Prospectus
Please click the link below to read our full Sixth Form Prospectus. This will give you an overview of all the courses we provide, as well as useful information to help you plan your route to university and career success.
How to apply
Applications are made directly to our sixth form and can be made via the link below.
Each student must complete an application form with details of predicted grades and related course options. We then send out conditional offers based on the student’s predicted grades and their related courses options at that time. Offers are subject to change in accordance with the actual results a student achieves.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact.
Pathways
We offer two key pathways at Ark John Keats Sixth Form.
A Level Pathway
We offer the core academic A Level subjects that we know are most valued by good universities, and that allow you to keep your progression options as open as possible. Most students will study three linear A levels; some will take a fourth subject, depending on GCSE results.
Entry criteria: a minimum GCSE average points score (APS) of 5.5. You will also need to meet the individual entry criteria for specific subjects.
Professional Pathways
Professional Pathways is an innovative programme of study for Ark BTEC students aged 16-18, comprising a high quality vocational curriculum that is directly relevant to the workplace and teaches students key employability skills. This programme is aimed at preparing students to apply for selective universities or for progression directly into employment through school leaver programmes or degree apprenticeships.
Entry criteria: a minimum GCSE average points score (APS) of 4. You will also need to meet the individual entry criteria for specific subjects.
Find out more
Ark's unique Professional Pathways programme
Sixth formers love our unique vocational alternative to A levels, which provides them with the skills they need to thrive at university and throughout their career.
Access game-changing bursaries
For Year 13 leavers going onto higher education, we offer bursaries ranging from £3,000 to £50,000 to help with the financial costs of university life.
Best-in-class careers provision
Our pupils dream big for life after school thanks to our highly aspirational careers programme, which includes visits to prestigious universities and employers, one-to-one guidance and a rich programme of workshops and visiting speakers.
Course requirements
Individual Subject Criteria: Professional Pathways
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Applied Science Professional Pathway: |
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Minimum average point score of 4.0, 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics, 4,4 in Combined Science or two single sciences |
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Business Professional Pathway: |
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Minimum average point score of 4.0, 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics |
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Sport and Fitness Pathway: |
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Minimum average point score of 4.0, 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics, 4 in GCSE PE |
Individual Subject Criteria: A Levels
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Subject |
Criteria |
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Art and Design |
6 in GCSE Art |
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Biology |
7 in GCSE Biology or 7,6 in Combined Science, 6 in GCSE Maths |
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Chemistry |
7 in GCSE Chemistry or 7,6 in Combined Science, 6 in GCSE Maths |
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Computer Science |
7 in GCSE Maths and Computer Science |
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Economics |
6 in GCSE Maths and English |
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English Literature |
6 in GCSE English Literature and Language |
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Further Mathematics |
8 in GCSE Mathematics |
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Geography |
6 in GCSE Geography and English |
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Government & Politics |
6 in GCSE English |
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History |
6 in GCSE History |
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Mathematics |
7 in GCSE Mathematics |
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Music |
6 in GCSE Music |
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Religious Studies |
6 in GCSE RE or Citizenship |
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Physics |
7 in GCSE Physics or 7,6 in combined science, 7 in GCSE Maths |
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Psychology |
6 in GCSE Maths and 6 English |
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Sociology |
6 in GCSE English |