Arts
Specialism
- AQA 3D Art GCSE
- Pearson BTEC 1 / 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts (Drama)
- Pearson BTEC 1 / 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts (Dance)
- Pearson BTEC 1 / 2 First Award in Music
GCSE Core
- English Language & Literature
- Maths
- Science (double award)
Options
Choose up to 3 options from the QES school offer. Please click here for further details.
Learning
- BTEC level 1 / 2 Tech Award in Enterprise to incorporate IT units and accredited CREATE programme: levels 1-3G
- National Enterprise Challenge
- Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Arts Award ( Silver)
Engineering
Specialism
- Pearson BTEC level 1 / 2 First Award in Engineering
- AQA Technical Award level 1 / 2 in Materials Technology
GCSE Core
- English Language & Literature
- Maths
- Science (double award)
Options
Choose up to 3 options from the QES school offer. Please click here for further details.
Learning
- BTEC level 1 / 2 Tech Award in Enterprise to incorporate IT units and accredited CREATE programme: levels 1-3
- CSCS
- National Enterprise Challenge
- Smallpeice Trust
- Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health & Safety in the Workplace
Food
Specialism
- AQA Technical Award level 1 / 2 in Food and Catering
GCSE Core
- English Language & Literature
- Maths
- Science (double award)
Options
Choose up to 3 options from the QES school offer. Please click here for further details.
Learning
- BTEC level 1 / 2 Tech Award in Enterprise to incorporate IT units and accredited CREATE programme: levels 1-3
- Hygiene level 1 / 2
- National Enterprise Challenge
- Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health & Safety in the Workplace
Subject Detail
For full subject details for the Food and Catering course please click here
Health
Specialism
- AQA level 1 / 2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care
GCSE Core
- English Language & Literature
- Maths
- Science (double award)
Options
Choose up to 3 options from the QES school offer. Please click here for further details.
Learning
- BTEC level 1 / 2 Tech Award in Enterprise to incorporate IT units and accredited CREATE programme: levels 1-3
- National Enterprise Challenge
- Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Level 1 award in Supporting a Child’s Learning
- Level 1 award in Mental Health Awareness
- Level 1 award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment
- Essential First Aid
Subject Detail
For full subject details for the Health course please click here
Sports
Specialism
- OCR level 1 / 2 Cambridge National Certificate in Sports Studies
GCSE Core
- English Language & Literature
- Maths
- Science (double award)
Options
Choose up to 3 options from the QES school offer. Please click here for further details.
Learning
- BTEC level 1 / 2 Tech Award in Enterprise to incorporate IT units and accredited CREATE programme: levels 1-3
- JSLA
- National Enterprise Challenge
- Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Level 1 award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment
- Essential First Aid
Subject Detail
For full subject details for the Sports course please click here
Conservation & Environment
Specialism
- ABC level 1 / 2 Award and Certificate in Practical Environment and Conservation Skills
GCSE Core
- English Language & Literature
- Maths
- Science (double award)
Options
Choose up to 3 options from the QES school offer. Please click here for further details.
Learning
- BTEC level 1 / 2 Tech Award in Enterprise to incorporate IT units and accredited CREATE programme: levels 1-3
- National Enterprise Challenge
- Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health & Safety in the Workplace
Subject Detail
For full subject details for the Conservation and Environment course please click here
Years 12-13 Apply Now
Arts
Specialism
- Pearson BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate in Art & Design
- Pearson BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Drama)
- Pearson BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Dance)
- Pearson BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music / Music Technology
Compatible A Levels might include
QEStudio students can choose from the full QES Sixth Form offer. Click here for further details.
- English Language
- Media Studies
- IT
- Design
- Textiles
- Business Studies
- Science
- Core Maths AS
Learning
- Accredited CREATE programme: levels 2-4
- Internships
- Work Experience
- Work Placements
- Arts Award ( gold)
- Safeguarding level 1
Engineering
Specialism
- Pearson BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering
Compatible A Levels might include
QEStudio students can choose from the full QES Sixth Form offer. Click here for further details.
- English Language
- Media Studies
- IT
- Design
- Textiles
- Business Studies
- Science
- Core Maths AS
Learning
- Accredited CREATE programme: levels 2-4
- Internships
- Work Experience
- Work Placements
- CREST award
Health
Specialism
- Pearson BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
- OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
Compatible A Levels might include
QEStudio students can choose from the full QES Sixth Form offer. Click here for further details.
- English Language
- Media Studies
- IT
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Business Studies
- Science
- PE
- Core Maths AS
Learning
- Accredited CREATE programme: levels 2-4
- Internships
- Work Experience
- Work Placements
- Safeguarding level 1
Sports
Specialism
- OCR level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity
- OCR level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
Compatible A Levels might include
QEStudio students can choose from the full QES Sixth Form offer. Click here for further details.
- English Language
- Media Studies
- IT
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Business Studies
- Science
- PE
- Core Maths AS
Learning
- Accredited CREATE programme: levels 2-4
- Internships
- Work Experience
- Work Placements
- Safeguarding level 1
- CSLA
Subject Details
For full subject details for the Sports course please click here
Course Entry Guidelines
Minimum entry to the QES Studio Sixth Form:
3 Grades A* – C and at least grade 4 in English Language and Math’s
To be accepted onto a course you must have gained both this minimum entry and the stated requirement in the essential column. However, the best guide for your suitability to a course is to also have the preferred column combined with a full appreciation of the expectations of the course content.
| Pathway | Subject | Preferred | Essential |
| Arts | Art & Design | Grade 5 in English
Grade B in Art |
Grade 4 in English
Grade C in Art |
| Performing Arts (Drama) | Grade 5 in English
Grade C in Drama |
Grade 4 in English
Experience in drama either in or outside school |
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| Performing Arts (Dance) | Grade 5 in English
Grade C in Dance
|
Grade 4 in English
Experience in dance either in or outside school |
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| Performing Arts (Production Arts) | Grade 5 in English
|
Grade 4 in English
Interest in production arts either in or outside school |
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| Engineering | Engineering | Grade 7 in Maths
Grade 5 in English Grade A in Physics |
Grade 6 in Maths
Grade 4 in English Grade B in Physics |
| Must be taken with AS Core Maths (Mechanics) or A Level Maths | |||
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| Health | Children’s Play, Learning and Development | Grade 5 in English
Grade 5 in Maths Grade C in Science |
Grade 4 in English
Grade 4 in Maths Grade C in Science |
| Health and Social Care | Grade 5 in English
Grade 5 in Maths Grade C in Science |
Grade 4 in English
Grade 4 in Maths Grade C in Science |
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| Sports | Sport & Physical Activity | Grade 5 in English
Grade B in PE Grade B in Biology |
Grade 4 in English
Grade C in PE or high level performance level / coaching or officiating experience. |

