The course consists of three distinct strands with separate exams. Philosophy of Religion develops critical thinking by examining some key debates in philosophy and asking whether core religious claims stand up to critical scrutiny. Pupils are required to engage with key arguments from a range of perspectives and use these to support their own judgement. Ethics goes beyond GCSE debates and considers whether right and wrong have any objective basis, or whether is it simply feelings, opinions and cultural norms. Developments in Religious Thought: Hinduism. Students are required to study one religious tradition in depth. They explore how a religious tradition has evolved over time and the diversity and conflict within that tradition.
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place. The A level is not a continuation of Religious Studies at GCSE. As such, GCSE RS is not a pre-requisite. The course requires a high degree of literacy. Those achieving lower than Grade 6 in English will find both the content and assessment challenging and may be unsuitable for this A level.
Assessment is entirely by essay writing under examination conditions. For each of the three strands, students sit a 2 hour exam and must write three essays from a selection of four titles. Assessment is heavily weighted towards analysis and evaluation, so remembering content is not enough. Students must construct their own argument in response to the specific question.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX |
The course consists of three distinct strands with separate exams. Philosophy of Religion develops critical thinking by examining some key debates in philosophy and asking whether core religious claims stand up to critical scrutiny. Pupils are required to engage with key arguments from a range of perspectives and use these to support their own judgement. Ethics goes beyond GCSE debates and considers whether right and wrong have any objective basis, or whether is it simply feelings, opinions and cultural norms. Developments in Religious Thought: Hinduism. Students are required to study one religious tradition in depth. They explore how a religious tradition has evolved over time and the diversity and conflict within that tradition.
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place. The A level is not a continuation of Religious Studies at GCSE. As such, GCSE RS is not a pre-requisite. The course requires a high degree of literacy. Those achieving lower than Grade 6 in English will find both the content and assessment challenging and may be unsuitable for this A level.
Assessment is entirely by essay writing under examination conditions. For each of the three strands, students sit a 2 hour exam and must write three essays from a selection of four titles. Assessment is heavily weighted towards analysis and evaluation, so remembering content is not enough. Students must construct their own argument in response to the specific question.