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Downfield Sixth Form
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*There is also a main '''Sixth Form Block''' situated between the two main campuses. This has recently been refurbished and extended and consists of a social area, three study areas with computers, classrooms, a lecture theatre and the main reception area. This is where most students will be found during their 'Study Periods' (also known as 'Frees').

== Subjects/Higher Education ==

At Sixth Form, students are 
typically required to take 4 subjects for [[Advanced Level (UK)|AS-Level]], and then drop to 3 for [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-Level]], though some subjects may increase this. Most A-Level courses consist of 3 modules at AS, and 3 at A2. However, some courses' modules consist of submission of coursework. On average, 80% of Sixth Form students move on to Higher Education - taking courses as diverse as Medicine and Marketing.

Each subject has 9 lessons a fortnight, divided between the Marling and SHS teachers (or on the external campuses if necessary). This means there are approximately 12 study periods a fortnight, and 2 tutor periods. The Sixth Form also offers enrichment periods, where students can branch outside of their curriculum and try new activities. In the second year, unpopular subjects switch to having only 7 lessons a fortnight.

To view the subjects offered, find links to the subject areas on the website and download subject descriptions [http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=25458 Click here].

==External links==
* [http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=21455 Official site]

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[[Category:Sixth form colleges in Gloucestershire]]