Curriculum

Post 16

Our Post 16 Curriculum

Our Post 16 curriculum is designed to challenge and support students as they progress to the next stage of their education. We offer a broad range of academic and applied courses, allowing students to follow a pathway that reflects their interests, strengths and future ambitions.

Alongside subject study, students benefit from a structured programme of enrichment, personal development and pastoral support. This balanced approach helps students develop independence, confidence and the skills needed for success at university, in apprenticeships or employment.

Study Pathways

Students at Post 16 follow a personalised programme of study built around their chosen courses. Most students study three subjects, with opportunities to include additional qualifications where appropriate.

Pathways may include a combination of academic and applied courses, allowing students to tailor their programme to their interests and future goals. Guidance is provided throughout to ensure that each student follows a balanced and manageable programme of study.

Subjects and Courses

Students at Post 16 follow a personalised programme of study built around their chosen courses. Most students study three subjects, with opportunities to include additional qualifications where appropriate.

Pathways may include a combination of academic and vocational courses, allowing students to tailor their programme to their interests and future goals. Guidance is provided throughout to ensure that each student follows a balanced and manageable programme of study. 

Full details of available courses and guidance on choosing combinations are provided during the Post 16 options process.

How Courses are organised

Post‑16 courses are organised into option blocks, which allow students to study a combination of subjects within the timetable without clashes. This structure helps students build a balanced and manageable programme of study.

View Post 16 Curriculum Booklet

View the curriculum booklet below to explore the subjects on offer and learn more about the Post 16 pathways available at JTFS. On a mobile device, it may be easier to view or download the PDF version:

Summer Work

Summer work is set for some courses to help students prepare for Post 16 study and build confidence ahead of the start of the academic year.

View summer work for each subject below:

A Level Subjects

BTEC/Vocational Subjects

Additional Qualifications​

Some students may choose to study an additional qualification alongside their main programme of study.