Our Post-16 Curriculum
The intent of our Post-16 Curriculum is to provide the right qualifications to prepare all our students to study at the top universities in the country and undertake the best appreticeships and go on to become leaders in their fields. We achieve this by developing independence, instilling an appreciation for scholarship and developing professional habits in our students to ensure they succeed not only in their A levels, but in higher education and beyond.
When students continue on to Harris Academy Riverside's Sixth Form, they are able to narrow their subject curriculum to suit their chosen further education and career pathway. We have high aspirations for and expectations of all of our students at KS5 and the subjects that we offer at KS5 reflect this. Our A Level teachers are specialists in their subjects and continually drive students to achieve outstanding results whilst imparting their passion for their subjects to our students.
Our subject offer is broad with the aim of delivering excellent outcomes and skills that are the key to unlocking the next steps in life for our students.
We currently only offer A-levels at our Sixth Form.
Our entry requirements for September 2026 are:
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At least seven Grade 5s (or equivalent) at GCSE, including at least
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Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
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Grade 5 in GCSE English Language
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Indivdual subject critera also applies.
Most students will study a two-year course of three A-Levels, with the option of a fourth A-Level for those who meet the criteria.
To study four A levels: Students must attain seven 9 - 7 grades including a 7 in Maths and English Language and Literature. Individual subject criteria also applies.
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Subject-Specific Entry Requirements |
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English Language GCSE |
Maths GCSE |
Other |
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Art |
5 |
5 |
6 in GCSE Art 6/Merit in a Creative Subject |
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Biology |
5 |
6 |
7 in GCSE Biology or 77 in GCSE Combined Science |
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Business Studies |
5 |
5 |
5 in GCSE Business Studies (if taken) |
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Chemistry |
5 |
7 |
7 in GCSE Chemistry or 77 in GCSE Combined Science |
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Computer Science |
5 |
6 |
6 in GCSE Computer Science (if studied) |
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Economics |
6 |
6 |
5 in GCSE Economics/Business Studies (if taken) |
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English Literature |
6 |
5 |
7 in GCSE English Literature |
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Further Maths |
6 |
8 |
Must select 3 other subjects, including Maths |
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Geography |
5 |
6 |
6 in GCSE Geography (if studied) |
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History |
6 |
5 |
6 in GCSE History (if studied) |
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Law |
5 |
5 |
5 in either GCSE Geography, History or RE |
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Maths |
5 |
7 |
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Vocational Sport |
5 |
5 |
5 in GCSE PE or Merit in Vocational Sport or 5 5 in Science. Actively involved in sport outside of school |
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Physics |
5 |
7 |
7 in GCSE Physics or 77 in GCSE Combined Science Must be studying Maths A Level |
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Psychology |
6 |
6 |
5 in GCSE Psychology (if studied) |
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Sociology |
5 |
5 |
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In addition to their A Level and vocational qualifications, all students at KS5 also attend sessions and assemblies in the following disciplines to supplement and enrich their education:
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PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health and Careers Education)
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Talks and workshops related to further education and career goals
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Work experience opportunities
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Sixth Form Societies
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Socially and culturally significant events (Black History Month, LGBTQ History Month, International Women’s Day)
The 'destinations' bit was updated in-line with HARI earlier this year, but it's not very user-friendly on our current website: https://www.harrisriverside.org.uk/3110/destination-help-and-support