1. South Devon College A-level Academy James McCauley
Section Head, A-level Academy

2. Why study A-levels?
Internationally recognised and respected academic qualifications
In-depth study in subjects you enjoy and are passionate about
Develop high level analytical and critical thinking skills
The best, and sometimes only, route for University progression in many disciplines

3. A-level Results 2017 100% pass rate
Over 30% of entries at A or B grade
Over 70% of all entries achieved grade C or above
75% of students progressed to University

4. A-level Results 2016 - Progress
Provider
Progress rank*
Torquay Grammar School 1
South Devon College 2
Brixham College 3
Exeter College 4
St Cuthbert-Mayne School 5
KEVIC 6
Churston Ferrers Grammar School 7
Torquay Academy 8
The Spires College 9

5. Subjects Art Geography Biology History Business studies Law Chemistry
Criminology
Computer science
English language
English literature
Environmental science
Film studies
Geography
History
Law
Mathematics
Media studies
Physics
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Sociology

6. How do A-levels work? Choose 3 or 4 subjects
Enrolment is onto a two year, full time course
Progression to second year is subject meeting the minimum academic standard in end of year one assessments and meeting the college’s attendance target.

7. Entry requirements 2 GCSE passes at grade B/6 or higher
An additional 4 GCSE passes at grade C/4 or higher
English and maths must be grade 5/4 (in either order) or higher
Usually a grade B/6 in the subject you want to study

8. A typical A-level timetable
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Lesson 1
Biology
Geography
Film studies
Lesson 2
Tutorial
Supported study
Lunch
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Biology support