PHA Sixth provides a supportive and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential and prepare for the next stage of their future. Through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral support and a wide range of academic and vocational pathways, students are guided to make the most of their talents and ambitions.

Our Sixth Form community reflects the values of Aspiration, Respect, Excellence and Resilience, creating a positive culture where students work hard, support one another and take pride in their achievements. As part of our #PHAmily, students are supported to progress confidently to university, apprenticeships and employment.

Applications

All applicants must be 16 years old or over when the course starts.  Application forms are available from the academy.  All prospective students will have an interview and after the interview the student may be offered a place as long as:

  • They will benefit from a period of continued study.
  • They meet any entry requirements for the course they wish to take.
  • The course chosen has sufficient numbers of students to allow the course to run.

We do not allow students to resit a year.

Entry Criteria

The minimum entry criteria is 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above preferably including English and Maths to take our Pathway 1-A Level and Pathway 2-Mixed courses.  If English and/or Maths falls below grade 4, students will be automatically entered into a re-sit GCSE group on arrival into Sixth Form. For our Pathway 3-Applied General the minimum criteria is 4 level 4 passes or above.

 A Level Courses

You must achieve at least a grade 6 or above at GCSE in the relevant subject to study the course at A Level.
Maths requires a grade 7 at GCSE; preferably to have been in set 1 and to have completed the higher curriculum.
Sociology requires a grade 6 in English at GCSE.
Psychology required a grade 5 in Maths at GCSE
All Science courses require a grade 6 in Maths at GCSE.

A Level Subjects

Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music/Music Technology, Philosophy & Ethics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Law, Product Design

Applied General- BTEC Subjects

Applied Science, Business Studies, Creative Technology, Health & Social Care, ICT, Performing Arts, Sport, Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Applied Criminology

If you require any further information regarding our sixth form, then please contact Mrs Charlotte Patrick, Head of Sixth Form via charlotte.patrick@attrust.org.uk