Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts (VRQ)
at Prudhoe Community High School · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is a nationally recognised qualification that is fully endorsed by Cambridge University, Arts Council England, RADA and LAMDA and carries equal UCAS weighting to standard A Levels. Students following the Foundation Diploma will be required to specialise in one of the 4 key areas: Drama/Dance/Music/Production.
What you need to get on
Students must achieve 5 qualifications at Grade 4 or above to return to 6th Form at PCHS .
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
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
Prudhoe Community High School
Moor Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5LJ
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Prudhoe
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Yorkshire and The Humber · 24 months