Pathways & Courses
Explore Where Your Subjects Can Take You
Your Sixth Form journey is as individual as you are. We offer a wide range of A level and vocational qualifications. We will work with you to create a tailored pathway for you - that reflects your strengths and ambitions.
This broad curriculum offer provides many different routes to success. Whether you’re aiming for university, considering an apprenticeship or exploring your career options, we’ll help you make informed choices about your next steps so you are prepared.
Soon, you'll be able to see where recent Isleworth & Syon students have gone, from applied science to business, art, PE, computing, and more.
Curriculum Offer
The Sixth Form offers a wide range of Level 3 courses which are studied over two years. We offer A levels and BTEC or CTEC Level 3 qualifications. A level courses are offered for students who return GCSEs at grades 9-6. Vocational qualifications are offered to students with a 6-4 GCSE range.
Our curriculum offer in a typical year can be found below. Specific details are published in the Sixth Form Course Guide (new version coming soon). The curriculum also provides a range of non-examinable subjects which will include enrichment, core PE, PSHE and study support.
Students who attained grades in the 4-2 range at Key Stage 4 can still enter the Sixth Form, taking a one-year Level 2 course. Upon successful completion, students are encouraged to progress on to the Level 3 courses for a further two years. All students are expected to take mathematics and English GCSE if they did not previously attain a grade 4 or above.
Below are the list of subjects being offered during the 2026-27 academic year. This is subject to change for future academic years.
A Level Subjects
| Subject | Board |
|---|---|
| Art & Design | AQA |
| Biology | Edexcel |
| Business | Edexcel |
| Chemistry | AQA |
| Computer Science | OCR |
| Design Technology – Design Engineering | OCR |
| Drama & Theatre | AQA |
| Economics | Edexcel |
| English Literature | Eduqas |
| EPQ | AQA |
| Film Studies | Eduqas |
| French | Edexcel |
| Geography | Edexcel |
| History | OCR |
| Mathematics | Edexcel |
| Further Mathematics | Edexcel |
| Psychology | AQA |
| Physical Education | AQA |
| Physics | Edexcel |
| Sociology | AQA |
| Spanish | Edexcel |
Level 3 Vocational Subjects
| Subject | Detail | Exam Board |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Science | BTEC Nationals (AAQ) Extended Certificate | Edexcel |
| Business | BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate | Edexcel |
| BTEC Level 3 National Diploma | ||
| Information Technology | BTEC Nationals (AAQ) Extended Certificate | Edexcel |
| CTEC Level 3 Diploma | OCR | |
| Information Technology: Data Analytics | Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) Extended Certificate | OCR |
| Music Practitioners | RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma | RSL |
| Sport & Physical Activity | CTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate | OCR |
| CTEC Level 3 Diploma |
Level 2 Vocational Subjects
| Subject | Detail | Exam Board |
|---|---|---|
| Public Services / Travel & Tourism | This is a BTEC course jointly run with Brentford School for Girls and is the equivalent to two GCSEs. A one-day work experience also forms part of the course and the course is usually combined with GCSE English language and mathematics to provide four GCSEs in total. | Edexcel |
Level 2 Retakes
| Subject | Exam Board |
|---|---|
| English Language GCSE Resit | AQA |
| Mathematics GCSE Resit | Edexcel |