What are my options for A-level study at the College?

At Cherwell you can study any combination of subjects you wish. The guidance we offer about choice will be based on any long term goal you may have, for example, to be a doctor, to be an architect.

If you are uncertain about your pathway in life, we will help you choose a balance of subjects that keep your current interests alive and developing and your long term options open to include all the possible careers within your range of interests.

We aim to offer maximum flexibility to ensure happy progress. Because of our focus on the individual, it is possible to change subjects in the early weeks of the lower sixth year, if the subjects you have selected are not right for you.

Generally, our students choose four subjects at AS level (first year of A-level study) although some very able students enjoy the stimulation and challenge of a fifth subject. Other students who wish to focus their energies and consolidate their GCSE performance will choose to concentrate on three AS levels.

At the beginning of their upper sixth year, most of our students drop their fourth subject and concentrate on the university requirement of three A2 qualifications. Again, some will choose to keep an additional subject alive and finish with four full A-level qualifications.

For more information about Cherwell College contact Rob Butler, Vice Principal on 01865 245601