Access
Chesterfield High School is a Comprehensive School and the ethos of open access and equality of opportunity extends to our Post-16 provision. However, appropriateness is the key to building successful programmes for individual students and as such we advise students on the basis of their prior achievement.
The structure of qualifications at 13+, together with information about individual students, is our guide in placing students at the appropriate levels. Students will follow programmes at Level 3 for two years. We avoid setting rigid rules about access to courses at particular levels given that there will always be exceptions in personal circumstances. However, we do work to clear guidelines. Students entering the Sixth Form must have a very good record of attendance, punctuality, application to work and conduct pre-16.
We see our provision as representing one stage in a process of lifelong learning for our students. Allowing a student to follow inappropriate courses at this stage may be very costly in terms of their long term future.
The Curriculum
The ultimate aim of a Sixth Form programme is success in terms of formal qualifications and broader personal development. Chesterfield students have a record of high achievement. Many Advanced Level students each year go on to do degree courses at University, including the most prestigious and selective Oxford and Cambridge colleges. Courses pursued by our former students are many and varied. Most years we receive reports of students graduating with First Class Honours.
We care about every student and offer the appropriate individual advice and guidance to ensure students are following the right course for them. We tailor their programme of study to match their current interests and future ambitions, resulting in a curriculum which allows students to develop their potential and to acquire a range of qualifications which will open doors for them in an increasingly competitive world.
We are proud of the fact that the majority of our students gain considerable success in University entrance with many students achieving their first choice of University. The size and success of Chesterfield is such that we have a large and highly qualified staff, this being a key factor our students value about their Post 16 education.
We are able to offer a wide range of Advanced (Level 3) GCE, Level 3 BTEC courses and Level 3 OCR Nationals within a curricular structure which allows breadth and flexibility while at the same time offering the necessary opportunities for specialisation and depth.
Opportunities for accredited additional studies are also available, including AS/A2 General Studies, Leadership Awards, Extended Project Qualification and personal development accreditation. We will continue to develop and diversify our curriculum provision at Chesterfield in our endeavour to offer our students the very best opportunities.
Courses offered
A Level Vocational Courses Other
Art & Design, Business Studies, Extended Project qualification
Biology, ICT, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Chemistry, Sport
Physics, Public Services
Psychology, Applied Science
History, Performing Arts (Drama), Performing Arts (Dance)
Geography
English Language
English Literature
Media Studies
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
French
Spanish
For further details of each course please refer to the curriculum section of the website under subject areas and KS5.
The offer of courses is reviewed annually and will run subject to demand.