Full-Time Courses

Padworth aims to provide a well-balanced and broad based curriculum with a strong academic core. We provide a range of courses for students aged 13-19 appropriate for their age and aptitude. Whilst the College embraces much of the National Curriculum, our independent status enables us to tailor the teaching and learning to the needs of the students and thereby significantly enrich the learning experience.

Our curriculum aims:

To contribute effectively to the intellectual, physical and personal attainment and development of our students, according to their age and ability range.
To prepare students for the next stage of education, training or employment and to provide the skills needed for life-long learning.
To provide continuity and progression.
To provide equality of access and opportunity for all students.
To meet the needs of those students for whom English is an additional language.
To support students with an effective PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) programme.
To prepare students for the world of work through effective Careers Advice.

Pre GCSE Year (Year 9)
Students study, English, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Modern Languages, History, Geography, Art& Design Technology, ICT, Drama, Music, Religious Studies, PSHE (including Careers Education), Current Affairs and Sport.

GCSE & IGCSE
All students study the compulsory core of English Language, Mathematics, Art and Design, Sciences, Humanities and ICT with a full range of supporting courses and activities. Within this framework, students may choose up to seven subjects from the following: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Design and Technology, English Literature, French, Geography, German, History, ICT, Latin, Music, Physics, Psychology and Spanish.

A/S & A Level
The following subjects are currently on offer: Accounting, Art (Fine Art, Textiles, Art & Design, Photography) Art History, Biology, Business Studies, ICT & Business Studies, Economics, English Language & Literature, English Literature, French, Mathematics, Geography, German, History, Law, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics.

University Access Course
A one year course for students aged 17 plus who wish to study business related subjects at university (business, finance and/or law). This course is recognised by a number of our partner universities who accept it as an entry qualification in place of A Levels. The course content is tailored to the students needs and offers elements such as GCSE Mathematics, English Language support, IT and study skills in addition to the subjects chosen for academic study.

International Study Centre
The International Study Centre offers a range of full-time English Language courses for all levels and ongoing support for international students studying GCSE and A Levels. For full details of the programme options, please refer to our website or prospectus. Students are prepared for IELTS examinations and IGCSE in English (for non native speakers).

Extra Subjects
Additional subjects can often be offered e.g. musical instrument lessons, additional languages. For these, and additional charge is made and details are available from the College Office.