• Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future

Curriculum

Outstanding Curriculum

Year 12 & 13 Curriculum

Please refer to our Post 16 Prospectus to get detailed information on the curriculum offered at Downend School.

 

Post16 Prospectus Post 16 Prospectus

Year 12 & 13 Curriculum
Level 3 PathwayYear 12 – Choose 4 AS Level Subjects
Y ear 13 – Continue with 3 Subjects to A2
Level 2 PathwayChoose 1 BTEC Course plus GSCE Resits
- English
- Maths
- Functional Skills
- NVQ Level 1 Administration

National Qualifications Framework

Level 3 AS & Advanced
GCE (AS & A2)		 Applied A Levels
Level 3 Diploma		 BTEC Nationals
National Award
National Certificate
National Diploma		 NVQ Level 3
Level 2 GCSE
(grade A*- C		 Applied GCSE
(grade A*- C)
Level 2 Diploma		 BTEC
First Diploma
(grade *A – C and
worth 4 GCSEs)		 NVQ Level 2
Level 1 GCSE
(grade D - G)		 Applied GCSE
(grade D – G)
Level 1 Diploma		 BTEC
Introductory Certificates
NVQ Level 1
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