A Level Programme

A Levels are ideal if you excel in particular subjects and want to focus on these.
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A Levels at a Glance
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Please note that Modern Foreign Languages and Film aren’t offered at A Level, but you can gain a standalone IB Diploma Certificate in these subjects at Higher or Standard Level instead, alongside your A Levels. Use our Course Finder to see what we offer.

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A Levels at Leighton Park

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
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We fully encourage our A Level students to commit to an EPQ alongside their core studies. You’ll be writing a 5,000-word essay, written following five months of independent research. It’s highly valued by universities because it demonstrates your ability to go beyond the syllabus with creative, joined-up thinking.

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For extra credit, you can choose to take on additional projects and activities.

Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering with Abbey Road Studios – offering students industry-standard training.

Students lead on projects to encourage participation in sports, often as part of the School’s Outreach and Partnerships work, for our example with our swimming partnership with Whiteknights Primary School.

Students gain can gain a qualification in investing to learn the basics of managing a portfolio.

We encourage students to take part in this programme to not only build individual self-confidence but also life skills in team working, self-reliance, independent thinking and taking on personal responsibility.

Learn more about the Gold Award.

Meet our A Level students

ADRIANNA

A*, A*, A AT A LEVEL - MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

"I truly appreciate Leighton Park for the kind atmosphere, which is advocated by everyone, it really is unlike all other schools and coming here from a foreign country it was hard to adapt but there was a lot of support at LP. I admire that this school helps you evolve; I’ve gained a level of independence and confidence in both my work and as a person."
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Annie

A*, A*, A*, A* AT A LEVEL | ENGINEERING AT UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

"I appreciated having access to nature around the park at LP, as it helped me stay focused and calm during exams, as well as helping my mental health. I also valued the teachers' inclusivity, as they encouraged me to go into STEAM subjects and organized activities to help me feel more comfortable with studying engineering at uni."
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Peter

A*, A*, A* AT A LEVEL WITH A FOR EPQ | ECONOMICS, DURHAM UNIVERSITY

"At Leighton Park, I was able to study the subjects I liked with truly the most focused and enthusiastic teachers, which made it engaging and enjoyable. The environment at LP was incredibly supportive and I’ve been enabled to be ambitious about my future plans, for which Leighton Park put me on the right path to fulfil."
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Michael

A*, A, A at A Level - Music, University of Southampton

"I like how active the School is in the arts and how prominent music and drama are at LP. I like how the school encourages you to be your own person and how the Quaker values are present in all aspects of School life making LP a unique community, not just a school."
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