Ysgol Friars
What we offer
- Dedicated Sixth Form pastoral staff available throughout the day to provide support
- Experienced A-level teachers with a history of outstanding results
- A strong sense of belonging and community fostered through fundraising activities, team building events and social events.
- Dedicated Sixth Form Areas including the Sixth Form quiet study room and the large Sixth Form common room with their own canteen facilities
- A form tutor program and guest speakers providing lessons on study skills, revision techniques, and writing personal statements.
- The SEREN Academy, Oxford Step Up Program and interview preparation and practice.
| Subject | GCSE Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Advanced Skills Baccalaureate | |
| Art | Art C |
| Biology | Biology B / Science BB |
| Business Studies | Business B or English B and Maths B |
| Chemistry | Chemistry B / Science BB and Maths B |
| Cymraeg | |
| D&T | D&T C |
| Drama | Drama C and English Language C |
| English Language & Literature | English lang B and Lit B |
| English Literature | English Literature B |
| French | French B |
| Further Maths | Maths A, Numeracy A |
| Geography | Geography B or English C and Maths C |
| Health & Social Care Level 3 | Health and Social C or English language C |
| History | History B |
| Maths | Maths B, Numeracy B |
| Medical Science – Level 3 | Science CC and Maths C |
| Music | Music C and English language C |
| Physics | Physics B / Science BB and Maths B |
| Psychology | Psychology B or Maths B and English B |
| Religious Studies | RS C or English Language C |
| Sociology | English Language C |
| BTEC Sport Level 3 | Physical Education B |
