In the PRE A Level course, there are opportunities for students to attend conferences, independent learning and peer teaching sessions, and revision days where department members share their experience of external examination marking. This guarantees an A-level course that is fascinating for students interested in philosophical and theological questions of meaning, purpose and truth. The challenging academic content of the course encourages students to think critically, develop logical reasoning, debate carefully, justify opinions, empathise with others, enquire, research and write compelling essays Throughout the course arguments for the existence of God and challenges to these arguments are analysed and evaluated. Ethical theories, developed by great philosophers to answer Socrates’ question: ‘How should one live?” are studied and applied to contemporary moral issues, for example environmental, medical, sexual and business ethics. Developments in Christian theology over 2,000 years are examined, exploring how the Church has responded to challenges such as the rise of feminism and pluralism in the modern world. Ultimately, students sit three written exams based on philosophy of religion, religious ethics and developments in Christian thought.
For new students, entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE grades, an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference. To enter our Sixth Form and be successful, we like to see grade 7s in the GCSE subjects a student wishes to take at A Level (8s for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or in relevant subjects, with at least six grades 6s overall. We also accept students onto BTEC Sport and Exercise Science plus one A Level. For this combination, we like to see at least six grade 5s at GCSE overall, with a 7 in a relevant subject for the A Level. Below this attainment level, likely, we are not the right match for a student, although we are happy to discuss exceptional circumstances.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £12,705 - £19,704; Boarding £36,639 - £40,365 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
In the PRE A Level course, there are opportunities for students to attend conferences, independent learning and peer teaching sessions, and revision days where department members share their experience of external examination marking. This guarantees an A-level course that is fascinating for students interested in philosophical and theological questions of meaning, purpose and truth. The challenging academic content of the course encourages students to think critically, develop logical reasoning, debate carefully, justify opinions, empathise with others, enquire, research and write compelling essays Throughout the course arguments for the existence of God and challenges to these arguments are analysed and evaluated. Ethical theories, developed by great philosophers to answer Socrates’ question: ‘How should one live?” are studied and applied to contemporary moral issues, for example environmental, medical, sexual and business ethics. Developments in Christian theology over 2,000 years are examined, exploring how the Church has responded to challenges such as the rise of feminism and pluralism in the modern world. Ultimately, students sit three written exams based on philosophy of religion, religious ethics and developments in Christian thought.
For new students, entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE grades, an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference. To enter our Sixth Form and be successful, we like to see grade 7s in the GCSE subjects a student wishes to take at A Level (8s for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or in relevant subjects, with at least six grades 6s overall. We also accept students onto BTEC Sport and Exercise Science plus one A Level. For this combination, we like to see at least six grade 5s at GCSE overall, with a 7 in a relevant subject for the A Level. Below this attainment level, likely, we are not the right match for a student, although we are happy to discuss exceptional circumstances.