Years 10-11               Apply Now

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)

Subject Details

For full subject details for Music please click here

For full subject details for Drama please click here

For full subject details for Dance please click here

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

Subject Detail

For full subject details for the Engineering course please click here

For full subject details for the Materials Technology course please click here

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

Subject Details

For full subject details for the Art and Design course please click here

For full subject details for the Drama course please click here

For full subject details for the Dance course please click here

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

Learning

Subject Details

For full subject details for the Engineering course please click here

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

Subject Details

For full subject details for the Health and Social Care course please click here

For full subject details for the Children’s Play, Learning and Development course please click here

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

Performing Arts (Dance) Grade 5 in English

Grade C in Dance

 

Grade 4 in English

Experience in dance either in or outside school

Performing Arts (Production Arts) Grade 5 in English

 

Grade 4 in English

Interest in production arts either in or outside school

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
 

 

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

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.