At A level, pupils will thrive studying Drama if they are creative and dedicated. Whilst having studied Drama at GCSE is not a requirement, the A-level course follows much the same structure and it is certainly beneficial. Drama students should be diligent, and willing to work in a variety of groups and love stories and storytelling. They should also be willing to participate in extracurricular Drama and contribute to the promotion of Drama around the school. There is a huge variety of options available for those who study Drama at A level. As well as reading Drama at university or going to drama school, the skills that are developed in Drama are also hugely beneficial for a range of other subjects and careers. Any career that involves communication, creativity or collaboration would be aided by the skills that you gain from this subject. Law, business, teaching, care – the list is endless. Drama is also incredibly useful for looking at the world through different lenses, exploring thoughts and stories, and learning about the world we live in.
All students wishing to study in the Sixth Form at St Catherine’s are expected to have achieved six GCSEs at grades 6-9, including a grade 4 in Maths and English. They generally gain a grade 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; however, if a student is close to this level and shows aptitude and willingness in other ways, entry can be discussed with the Headmistress.
We follow the AQA syllabus. The course comprises three elements. Component 1 is a three-hour written exam which totals 40% of the final grade. Pupils answer questions on two set texts (Antigone and Our Country’s Good) and write an analysis of a piece of live theatre. Component 2 is a devised piece totalling 30% of the final grade. Pupils research and then select a practitioner and, in groups, devise a piece exploring a subject of their choice in the style of that practitioner. They keep a Working Notebook, detailing their creative process and theatrical decisions. This is internally assessed and moderated by AQA. Component 3 is the exploration of three extracts from different plays and totals 30% of the final grade. Pupils choose a practitioner and explore the three extracts, writing a Reflective Report detailing their explorations. Extract Three is performed on a visiting examiner from AQA.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Cross Deep, Twickenham, UK, TW1 4QJ |
At A level, pupils will thrive studying Drama if they are creative and dedicated. Whilst having studied Drama at GCSE is not a requirement, the A-level course follows much the same structure and it is certainly beneficial. Drama students should be diligent, and willing to work in a variety of groups and love stories and storytelling. They should also be willing to participate in extracurricular Drama and contribute to the promotion of Drama around the school. There is a huge variety of options available for those who study Drama at A level. As well as reading Drama at university or going to drama school, the skills that are developed in Drama are also hugely beneficial for a range of other subjects and careers. Any career that involves communication, creativity or collaboration would be aided by the skills that you gain from this subject. Law, business, teaching, care – the list is endless. Drama is also incredibly useful for looking at the world through different lenses, exploring thoughts and stories, and learning about the world we live in.
All students wishing to study in the Sixth Form at St Catherine’s are expected to have achieved six GCSEs at grades 6-9, including a grade 4 in Maths and English. They generally gain a grade 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; however, if a student is close to this level and shows aptitude and willingness in other ways, entry can be discussed with the Headmistress.
We follow the AQA syllabus. The course comprises three elements. Component 1 is a three-hour written exam which totals 40% of the final grade. Pupils answer questions on two set texts (Antigone and Our Country’s Good) and write an analysis of a piece of live theatre. Component 2 is a devised piece totalling 30% of the final grade. Pupils research and then select a practitioner and, in groups, devise a piece exploring a subject of their choice in the style of that practitioner. They keep a Working Notebook, detailing their creative process and theatrical decisions. This is internally assessed and moderated by AQA. Component 3 is the exploration of three extracts from different plays and totals 30% of the final grade. Pupils choose a practitioner and explore the three extracts, writing a Reflective Report detailing their explorations. Extract Three is performed on a visiting examiner from AQA.
