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This page, and the links under Curriculum Maps on the left hand side, give information about the structure of the curriculum and details for each subject area within Key Stages 5.
If you require any further information regarding the curriculum provision in Key Stage 5 at North Chadderton, please contact Mrs A Greenwood, Director of Post-16 Education and Wider Partnerships on 0161 624 9939 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
THE 16-19 STUDY PROGRAMME
The post-16 curriculum is designed to provide all students with a structured and challenging individualised learning programme that supports their development and progression.
We offer programmes of study at levels 2 and 3 and provide a wide range of academic and applied general (vocational) qualifications that link clearly to training, employment or higher education. Prior to choosing their options, all year 11 students undertake a specially designed Pathways to Success programme which includes Sixth Form Open Evening, career-based guidance lessons, taster sessions and an individual interview with staff before making their final choices.
Our Sixth Form prospectus provides information about the study programmes available to students (approximately 30), the entry requirements and pathways, and the support available to students to help them progress through the Sixth Form and onto their chosen destination.
Students who have not been successful in gaining a Grade 4 in Maths or English have the opportunity to retake one or both of these GCSE subjects alongside leadership courses and GCE A Level and/or Applied General courses. This allows students to develop their learning beyond Level 2 qualifications and provides progression either to further study at North Chadderton Sixth Form or employment/training or education elsewhere.
The courses offered to students are listed below:
A Levels Courses:
| English Language | English Literature | Maths | Product Design |
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Fine Art |
| PE | Film Studies | Media Studies | Graphic Communication |
| History | Geography | Government and Politics | French |
| Sociology | Psychology | RE and Philosophy | |
| Business Studies | Accounting | Economics |
Applied General (Vocational) Courses:
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EPQ
As part of the study programme, some students will embark upon the Extended Project Qualification which is a largely self-directed and self-motivated project which encourages creativity and curiosity.
Work Experience
All study programmes also include a bespoke work placement in Year 12. These placements help inform students with career choices, develop the relevant occupational skills and help instil the attitudes and behaviours expected at work.
Other activities within the Study Programme
Students also take part in a wide variety of other non-qualification activity including a personalised Leadership Programme which includes developing study skills and careers advice and guidance, the Ambassador Programme which involves numerous leadership opportunities including peer mentoring, debating and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and all students take part in charity work at various times of the academic year and raise money for a chosen charity.
