Sixth Form

In particular, inspired by the success of our BAC courses, we have developed an additional strand of the curriculum to stand as an alternative to a fourth A Level. The Bedales Enrichment Programme consists of a series of courses chosen from a broad range of choices developed by enthusiastic staff and shaped by student requests. Our courses are grouped under the Bedalian banner of 'head, hand and heart', and we expect those who choose this option to pursue at least one course in each area.

Each student’s programme will also include a combination of academic study, sport, outdoor work, cultural and current affairs, service to the community and global awareness. We also expect our Sixth Form students to take on positions of responsibility in the school, such as contributing to one of the many student committees or acting as role model and mentor to our younger students as a subject 'Don'.

The subjects available in the Bedales Sixth Form are arranged in groups, which are drawn up to allow a high degree of flexibility in providing for the needs of individual students. They also take into account the requirements of universities and colleges, and offer qualifications which will enable students to access a wide range of higher education courses in the UK and overseas.

The subjects available in the Sixth Form are:

• Art
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Dance
• Design (Product)
• Design (Fashion)
• Drama and Theatre Studies
• Economics
• English Literature
• Extended Project
• Geography
• Global Perspectives and Research
• Government and Politics
• History
• Mathematics
• Further Mathematics
• Modern Languages: French or Spanish
• Music
• Music Technology
• Photography
• Physics
• Psychology
• Religious Studies: Philosophy of Religion and Ethics

Entry requirements (for 2023 entry onwards)

Although precise programmes of study vary, it is expected that a student would take three A Level subjects, entry being conditional on a student achieving an average of Grade 6 across their GCSEs, including Grade 6 or above in Maths or English Language (or equivalent).

Some students may wish to consider taking an additional fourth subject and in such cases, suitability should be discussed with the Deputy Head (Academic), Bertie Cairns.

It is important to stress that, at Bedales, when selecting students for Sixth Form we are looking for enthusiastic learners with the desire to participate in co-curricular activities and the broader communitarian life of the school.  

 The table below provides a subject guide to Sixth Form study based on GCSE grades: