A Level courses

At Claremont there is a wide range of subjects available to be studied. Students are advised to make subject choices based on their interests, abilities, and possible future university options. In the vast majority of cases it is possible to offer the subject combinations chosen by the students.

 

In Year 12, students study either three or four subjects. In year 13, students study three subjects, which will give them their final A level grades.   The grade gained at AS level in the subject that has not been continued into year 13 still gains UCAS admissions points for university entry.

 

AS and A2 modules are sat in January and during the summer exam season. Subject  teachers make individual choices as to when their students attempt their exam modules.  Some subjects have coursework modules. The academic booklet provides further details.

 

 Every half term students receive an academic review. This gives a detailed picture to them, and their parents, as to how they are progressing. Unsatisfactory work will result in action being taken by the school to promote a more positive work ethos – this might include consultation with parents and the student, involvement of the pastoral staff, removal of flexi time and/or other privileges.

 

In year 12 there is a parents evening shortly after the first half term which gives an excellent opportunity to assess progress. There is also a parents evening in year 13. However, parents are also encouraged to contact subject teachers at any time should they have concerns.

 

“I still use the essay writing techniques I learned at Claremont for my all university work – they were really good”. Undergraduate student of philosophy.

 

“We are delighted with the excellent set of exam results which have enabled her to gain her first choice university place, in an extremely competitive environment” – parent of undergraduate student of biology.

 

 

•       Art

•       Photography

•       Physical Education

•       Drama

•       Music

•       Music Technology

 

•       Business Studies

•       Economics

•       Geography

•       History

•       Philosophy and Ethics

•       Politics

•       Psychology

 

•       Design and Technology

•       Food Technology

•       Media Studies

•       Textiles

•       Biology

•       Chemistry

•       Physics

 

•       Maths

•       Further Maths

 

•       English Literature

•       English Language

 

•       French

•       Spanish

•       German

 

Further details can be obtained from the A level subject booklet which can be downloaded below.