Progression Pathways
We offer many courses at Level 1-3. The route map below gives some suggestions of starting points and progression routes.
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I want the best chance to get into the university of my choice and to do the course I want. I have 6 GCSEs Grade A or A*. |  |
AQA Baccalaureate and/or 4 A Levels. |
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I want to get into university and study an academic course. I have 6 GCSEs Grade B and above. |  |
3 A Levels or Applied A Levels. |
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I want to go to university and I want to gain knowledge and skills directly relevant to the world of work. I have 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics. | |
Level 3 Applied or Vocational courses BTEC/OCR National Extended Diplomas or Applied A Levels. |
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I might go to university or I might go into a job. I prefer learning practical skills and knowledge. I have at least 4 GCSEs at Grade D and above. | |
Level 2 Applied or Vocational courses, GCSE retakes or BTEC First Diploma Level 2 or OCR National Certificate Level 2. |
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I want to get a job. I want to learn practical skills and knowledge. My GCSE results were not as good as I hoped but I am prepared to work hard and I have a good school reference. | |
Level 1 Vocational Courses, BTEC/OCR Introductory Diploma, BTEC Level 1 or Literacy and Numeracy. |
Highbury Grove School,
Highbury Fields School
Cental Foundation Boys' School
St Aloysius' College