Art & Design (Textiles)
at Hinchley Wood School, Esher · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you have an interest in Fashion which could include: fashion design, merchandising, buying, marketing, illustration and fashion journalism then this course provides you with a solid foundation for further study and career choices. Historically students have gone on to study foundation courses at Epsom, Kingston, London College of Fashion, Farnham and subsequent related degree courses. Specialist and enthusiastic teachers as well as exciting and innovative approaches to Fashion, Textiles and Design make it an ideal course for any forward thinking and creative and passionate individual.
What you need to get on
Entry to Hinchley Wood Sixth Form is dependent on achieving 7 GCSE passes, comprising level 9 - 4 grades. A minimum of grade 4 is required in Maths and English; as well as a Grade 4 at GCSE Textiles, Art and Design or Graphics.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Esher, KT10 0AQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Esher
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