Life at Blue Coat is much more than academic achievement. Our curriculum provides all students with a much broader programme of enrichment opportunities.

At The Blue Coat School we encourage creativity and curiosity and place great value on developing our students’ abilities to be self-directed and self-motivated.

EPQ

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an additional opportunity for students to develop independent research and study skills alongside their A Levels.

• Equivalent to half an A Level in UCAS points
• Highly valued by universities
• Allows students to explore a topic of personal interest

Assessment involves:

• A 5,000-word research essay, or a shorter essay combined with a practical project
• A record of progress and research
• A final presentation to an audience

Projects must be based on a topic that is not part of the student’s A Level courses.

As part of The Blue Coat A level provision you will enjoy built-in and planned careers, information, advice, and guidance opportunities that will progressively prepare you for your next steps in education, employment, or training:

Beyond the curriculum, life at Blue Coat provides many and varied opportunities to get involved, enjoy new experiences and develop new skills. Here are just a few opportunities that sixth form students at Blue Coat appreciate: