A level and BTEC courses

With 38 A Level, BTEC and Level 3 courses to choose from and brand new options for 2023, the range and diversity of our post-16 options sets us apart from the rest.

From Mathematics, Mandarin and Media Studies, to Psychology, Photography and Criminology, studying at Cheltenham Bournside School means you can pick the best combination of courses from one of our three new pathways to suit your interests and aspirations. 


Year 12 option blocks (September 2023 entry)

Block A
Block B
Block C
Block D
Block E
Art - Graphic  Communications Art - Fine Art - Photography Art - 3D Design Business Studies A Level
Business A Level English Lang/Lit Biology Biology Chemistry
English Lang/Lit History Criminology Business Studies A  Level Computing 
Film Studies BTEC Info Technology Economics Business Vocational L3 English Lit
BTEC Sport Mandarin Geography French Geography
Physical Education Music Technology German Maths Further * History
Physics Religious Studies Maths Government & Politics BTEC Health & Social Care
Psychology Sociology DT Product Design Psychology Maths
Drama & Theatre Studies DT Fashion & Textiles Psychology BTEC Applied Science Media Studies
    Religious Studies   Music
        Sociology
      Maths GCSE resit Spanish



Applied Science - NEW!Art 3D DesignArt GraphicsArt PhotographyFine ArtBiologyBusinessVocational Business - NEW!ChemistryComputer ScienceCriminology - New!Design and Technology: Product DesignDesign and Technology: Fashion and TextilesDrama and Theatre StudiesEconomicsEnglish Language and LiteratureEnglish LiteratureFilm StudiesFrenchGeographyGerman - NEW!Government and PoliticsHealth and Social Care BTECHistoryInformation Technology BTECMandarinMathematicsFurther MathematicsMedia StudiesMusicMusic TechnologyPhysical EducationPhysicsPsychologyReligious Studies (Christianity, Philosophy & Ethics) SociologySport BTECSpanishExtra-curricular - Core MathsExtra-curricular - EPQ
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