Key Stage 5
Toot Hill Sixth Form College has general entry requirements which all students must meet in order to study here. For the academic year commencing in 2021, these are at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and a grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
There are also subject-specific entry requirements which students must meet in order to study particular courses; these are outlined in the Sixth Form College Course Guide. The courses offered by the college are listed below.
A Level Courses
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Drama and Theatre
- Economics
- English Combined
- English Language
- English Literature
- Geography
- Government and Politics
- History
- Law
- Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- Media Studies
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Music
- Philosophy and Ethics
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Sociology
Vocational Courses
- Cambridge Technical Business (Single Award)
- Cambridge Technical Business (Double Award)
- Cambridge Technical Health and Social Care
- BTEC Information Technology (Single Award)
- BTEC Applied Science (Double Award)
- BTEC Sport (Single Award)
- BTEC Sport (Double Award)
- BTEC Travel & Tourism
- BTEC Engineering
- WJEC Diploma Food Science and Nutrition
In addition to the courses presented here, students are presented with a wealth of enrichment opportunities including:
- Extended Project Qualification
Well-respected and recommended by top universities, College students at Toot Hill College are offered the opportunity to research and write a 5,000 word project on a topic of their choice. - Core Maths
- Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (D of E)
- Toot Hill College Passport
A unique Toot Hill College programme that accredits students for 100 hours of volunteering in the school and local community - Students’ Union (Senior Prefects)
An active Students’ Union enables greater autonomy for students in the creation of a ‘higher education’ ethos and provides opportunities for consultation regarding key college decisions. - World Challenge
Students complete a two week expedition abroad as a team, including a community project, a challenging trek and a sight-seeing element.
Latest News
- British Science Week: Ideagen Apprenticeship Trip
15 yr 10 students visited Ideagen in Ruddington & learned a lot about STEM careers & apprenticeships (STEM Pathways - 13/03/2024) - British Science week kicks off with a year 9 STEM day
The University of Nottingham visited to deliver the excellent STEM Superstore workshops to 48 yr 9s (STEM Pathways - 12/03/2024) - Year 7 STEM Roadshow!
All of year 7 were lucky enough to get to see (and join in with the BAE Systems/RAF/Navy roadshow! (STEM Pathways - 09/02/2024) - STEM: Secret Science Show was great today at Woolaton Hall
25 year 8 students attended as part of Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity (STEM Pathways - 06/02/2024) - Reading Week: 29th Jan to 2nd Feb
Whole school reading week activities. (Learning Lounge - 24/01/2024)