Our Sixth Form Our Sixth Form can be found in the Academy Building on campus. • Student Central • The Library • Study spaces • Computer suites • A Level Classrooms
Why Selby College? • Consistently high A Level pass rate – 97% pass rate in 2026 • 10 of our A Level programmes secured a 100% pass rate • Over a third of students attained top grades of A*, A or B • Excellent university and employment destinations
What can I study? Sixth Form at Selby College • Choose 3 subjects that can be a combination of A Levels, V Levels and AAQs. • All recognised by universities.
A Levels
Subjects spanning Art, Maths and Science, Humanities and Social Sciences.
What are the new qualifications?
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V Levels
Digital Systems & Data Education
Applied Qualifications and AAQs
Psychology, Science, Criminology, Health & Social Care and Sport
AAQs = Alternative Academic Qualifications that are equivalent to one A Level that can be studied with A Levels. V Levels = Vocational pathways equivalent to one A Level that can be studied with A Levels.
Our Sixth Form Courses Business & Management
Maths & Science
Computing
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A Level Economics
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A Level Maths
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A Level Business
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A Level Biology
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A Level Chemistry
Social Sciences
English & Humanities
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A Level Further Maths
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A Level Psychology
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A Level English Language
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A Level Physics
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A Level Sociology
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A Level Geography
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AAQ Applied Science
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Diploma/A Level Criminology
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A Level History
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AAQ Medical Science
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A Level Law
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Level 3 Certificate Core Maths
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Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
Childcare
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AAQ in Health and Social Care
V Level Childcare
V Level Digital Systems and Data
Level 3 Applied Sport
Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) What are AAQs? • Equivalent in size and level to one A Level. • Can be studied alongside other A Levels. • Blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a specific vocational area. • Carry UCAS points, opening doors to higher education. • Equip learners with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for future employment.
AAQ Subjects: • Applied Science • Health and Social Care • Medical Science *Subject to change
V Levels What are V Levels? V Levels are two-year qualifications, similar to A Levels. They offer a more practical route to study and will be available to
V Level Subjects:
be taken alongside A Levels within a mix-and-match model.
• Education • Digital Systems and Data
V Levels will be assessed by: • Written exams • Coursework/assignments • Practical or applied assessment
Mentoring for Excellence A programme to ensure our students can progress to the universities they want to including Russell Group universities and Oxbridge. UCAS support – mentoring and work experience opportunities to enrich personal statements
Extended Project Qualification – completed alongside your A Levels
Other opportunities – guest speakers, workshops and activities
Student Experience Class trips - local, national and abroad University visits and open days
Careers fairs and guest speakers
What Do Our Students Say? “I have really enjoyed my time at Selby College. I received lots of help and 1-1 support from my teachers who are all lovely. They gave me lots of advice on my UCAS applications and made sure I was able to take my Cambridge STEP exams without having to travel to an external centre.” Nancie A Levels: Chemistry (A*), History (A*), Maths (A*) and Further Maths (A*)
What Do Our Students Say? “I enjoyed studying my A Levels at Selby College, and I feel that I have gained a good breadth of knowledge. I liked that there was more independent learning than high school, a skill that will be essential at university.
Molly A Levels: A Level Biology (A), Chemistry (A) and English Language (A)
A Level Programme Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 in subjects including English Language and Mathematics is the minimum requirement Grade 6 in Maths to study Maths, Economics or any of the Science A Levels Grade 6 in Separate Science subject or 6-6 in Combined Science. To study Physics strongly advised to study Maths as well Grade 5 in English for essay-based subjects such as History, Law, English Language, Sociology Grade 5 in Maths for Business Studies, Psychology, Geography Students do not need to have studied GCSE History or Geography to study A Level but if they have, they should have a Grade 5.
Applications
Apply by Christmas to start with us the next academic year.
Choose a course and apply early on our website
Attend a showcase event
Accept your place
Attend New Student Day
Enrol
What next? Sixth Form Subject Talks Please refer to the programme and head to our Sixth Form Subject Talks that will be taking place in each course’s classroom/area. 10:15am and 11:15am: Biology, Business, Criminology, History, Medical Science, Physics and Psychology.
10:30am and 11:30am: Applied Science, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, Geography, Law, Maths and Sociology.
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