ABOUT
SIXTH FORM
Sixth Form and Sports Academy
Banbridge High School is delighted to offer Post 16 options that support a progressive pathway for learners to achieve their potential whilst equipping them to progress to further or higher education, apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships and into employment.
Our commitment to high quality teaching and learning ensures that our students are supported in reaching their academic potential, whilst the Sixth Form Pastoral Team provides support and guidance to help students maintain healthy, positive learning relationships. Wea re also active members of our ALC, providing access to many students from other schools, as well as providing our students access to a wider range of subjects.
Not only do we provide a range of academic and vocational subjects, but the addition of our Sports Academy adds to our provision in offering a bespoke pathway into the diversity of a career in the sports industry.
Students in Sixth Form will study three subjects, with our Sports Academy students studying a qualification equivalent to 3 A-Levels. Subjects offered include:
AS/A2:
Art & Design* | Biology* | English Literature* | Geography | Health & Social Care | History
Life & Health Sciences | Mathematics | Physics* | Professional Business Services
Vocational/Applied:
Applied Psychology | Creative Media | Engineering | IT | Sport (Single and Double Award)
Students also participate in careers programmes, extra-curricular clubs, work experience and have opportunities to volunteer with local groups.
Sports Academy
The Banbridge High School Sports Academy offers students a unique opportunity to combine a passion for sport with academic achievement. Students benefit from tailored provision, studying the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport alongside one additional Post-16 subject of their choice. This pathway develops knowledge, practical skills and industry experience across a range of sporting areas, preparing students for Higher Education, employment and careers in sport, while achieving qualifications equivalent to three A Levels plus an additional subject.
Who is it for?
Students who:
• Have an interest in Sport
• Who play for a local team
• Aspire to follow a career in a sporting area
• Have the desire to gain a qualification and experience to move on to a degree/foundation degree/employment in sport or a related area.
What will you study?
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Sport Equivalent to 3 x A-Levels (46-168 UCAS Points)
Where can your studies at Banbridge High Sixth Form and Sports Academy lead to?
Both pathway options lead to gaining three A-Levels and /or BTEC Level 3 qualifications with a majority of students going on to study honours degrees and foundation degrees at universities across Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
98% of students go on to further training, employment or university.
Securing a place at Banbridge High Sixth Form and Sports Academy
All students are asked to submit a form, once this is received, students will be invited for an informal interview.
Expressions of Interest are welcomed and should be submitted here or by scanning the QR Code below.
Students will be contacted with information relating to their application ASAP or in Auguust as GCSE results day approaches.
Please contact the school office if you have any queries on 028 4062 2471 or email: info@banbridgehigh.banbridge.ni.sch.uk