The West Bridgford School

Post-16 Application Support Materials

Welcome to The West Bridgford School Post-16

Our Post-16 Open Evening will take place on Thursday November 7th from 5.30 - 7.30pm. In order to make the most of the evening, may we recommend following this procedure:

1. Watch the 3 videos below from the Head Teacher Mr Peacock, the Director of Post-16 Mr Bowie and our Deputy Head with oversight of Post-16, Mr Deans. All offer valuable advice around different aspects of the application.

2. Watch the subject videos of the subjects your child wishes to study, making a note of any additional questions that you have.

3. Read the same subject pages in the new 2025-2026 Post-16 Prospectus (please click on the link to the right), again making a note of any questions that you would still like specific answers to. 

4. Bring these questions along to the Open Evening where they can be answered by subject teachers or current students studying those subjects. 

We're really looking forward to welcoming you to Post-16 on November 7th. 

A welcome from Mr Peacock

Please click on the video below where you will be welcomed by our Headteacher, Mr Peacock, to our Post 16 Open evening.

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Welcome from Mr Bowie

Join Mr Bowie, Director of Post 16, as he introduces our Post 16 Centre to you in the video below.

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Welcome from Mr Deans

Join Mr Deans in the video below, as he discusses what to consider when choosing your combination of subjects, and how this will lead on to options when moving to Higher Education. 

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Department Videos

We offer a wide variety of A Level subjects at The West Bridgford School Post 16 Centre.

In the section below, you will be able to watch videos for each of the Subjects available at A Level. Presented by our A Level Teachers, these will allow you to get an insight into what you can look forward to studying for your A Level qualifications.

 

Art and Design

In the video below, Mrs Blick looks at and explains all of the Art and Design A Level subjects that are on offer at The West Bridgford School. These include Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography and Textile Design. Please see the timings listed below for specific Subject information

0:00 Start

1:22 Fine Art

2:03 Graphic Design

2:37 Photography

3:14 Textile Design

3:48 Ending

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Biology

Join Dr Hume and Miss McAllister who cover what you can look forward to studying in A Level Biology at The West Bridgford School Post 16 Centre. 

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Business Studies

Join Miss Davies in the video below, as she covers what you will study for A Level Business Studies, and why this subject will be ideal for you to take.

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Chemistry

Mrs Walker, and the rest of the A Level Chemistry teachers look at, and explain what A Level Chemistry will have in store when you study with us at The West Bridgford School.

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Computer Science & IT

Join Mr Brown as give you a tour of our dedicated Computer Room for A Level Students, and also looks at and explains what you will be studying towards in A Level Computer Science and IT at The West Bridgford School.

In the video below, you will be able to subject specific information at the following times:

00:09 - Computer Science

04:29 - IT

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Design and Technology

Join Mr Cookson, as he explains what A Level Product Design will have in store for students who choose this subject, and demonstrates a number of techniques that you will learn as part of this course.

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Drama

Mrs Johnson looks at and explains why A Level Drama might be an ideal subject for you to study for your A Levels. 

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Economics

Join Mr Whitmarsh, as he explains what you will be studying during Year 12 and Year 13 in A Level Economics, and why this might be an ideal subject for you to take at The West Bridgford School.

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English Language, English Literature and Media Studies

Mr Summers and Miss Berkin look at all of the A Level Subjects available in the English Department. These are English Language, English Literature and Media Studies. For specific Subject information please refer to the times listed below:

0:00 Start

2:25 Media Studies

4:04 English Literature

5:19 English Language

6:48 Student Views

8:11 Ending

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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Ms Underwood explains what you can expect from an Extended Project Qualification, and how you can go about applying for this course.

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Further Maths

In the video below, Mr Judge talks about Further Maths, and the requirements of the Course. He also explains how the course works at The West Bridgford School.

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Geography

Join Miss Thurlow and Mr Fleming who explain what you can look forward to studying in A Level Geography at The West Bridgford School.

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History

Are you interested in the past? If so, then join Mr Elston in the video below, as he explains what A Level History will have in store for you.

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Law

Are you interested in studying Law? If so, then join Mr Shaw in the video below, as he explains what A Level Law will have in store for you.

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Mathematics

Mr Judge, Mrs Bethell and Miss Von Oven explain why A Level Mathematics would be an ideal subject for you to study at The West Bridgford School.

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Modern Foreign Languages

Mrs Youdale and Ms Ortega explain which Modern Foreign Languages are available as A Level subjects at The West Bridgford School. 

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Music

Mrs Seymour looks at what you can look forward to studying in A Level Music

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PE

Join Miss Rodgers as she presents why A Level PE would be an ideal subject for you to study, and all of the components of the course at The West Bridgford School.

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RS: Philosophy and Ethics

Mr Olson eplains what you can look forward to when studying RS: Philosophy and Ethics at The West Bridgford School

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Physics

Miss Stanley, along with the rest of the A Level Physics department look at and explain why you should look to study A Level Physics at The West Bridgford School.

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Politics

Are you interested in Politics? If so, then join Miss Cartwright who explains why A Level Politics is the subject for you. 

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Psychology

Mrs Underwood covers and looks at A Level Psychology, and covers what you can look forward to studying over your A Level Course. 

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Sociology

Join Mrs Ikhlaq as she explains what A Level Sociology might have in store for you when you study with us next year. 

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We hope you've enjoyed your virtual visit!

More details about our Open Evening and Application details will be released in September.