Subjects Offered in Recent Years

Typically, Advanced Level students begin a programme which includes four of the subjects listed below. Once students have indicated their preferences for AS courses, we draw up option pools which allow for as many different combinations as possible. The enormous flexibility of this arrangement is illustrated by the fact that there are more than 100 different weekly timetables in operation. Below you can download a brochure which gives full course details.

All A Level courses follow a two-stage pattern.

First year, Year 12 AS

Two units to be examined at a standard intermediate between GCSE and A Level.

Second year, Year 13 A2

Two units to be examined at full A Level standard to include some "synoptic" assessment, ie assessment of content from all four units.

Art & Design German
Biology Government & Politics
Business Studies Greek
Chemistry History
Classical Civilisation Information & Communication Technology
Design Technology: 3D Project Design Latin
Design Technology: Systems & Control Mathematics
Drama and Theatre Studies Further Mathematics
Economics Music
English Language Physics
English Literature Psychology
Food Technology Religion & Philosophy
French Spanish
Geography Textile Technology

Download a brochure giving full details about each of our A Level options.

"The teaching at Bolton School is inspirational, promoting independent learning and aspires for all students to realise their full potential. I feel I can approach teachers at all times to solve any problems I may have.  Not only are they there for educational queries but for careers advice as well. I can safely say that the high quality of teaching at Bolton School has made the difference to my grades."
Zoe, Year 12

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