English Language
at Painsley Catholic College, Stoke-On-Trent · college
What the college says
Textual Variations & Representations, Children's Language Development, Language Diversity & Change, Language Discourse, Writing Skills, Language Investigation, Original Writing
What you need to get on
College Entry Requirements: Minimum of 5 good grades at GCSE, including English and maths at a strong pass Subject Specific Requirements: A grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language.
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
Painsley Sixth Form College
Attlee Road, Cheadle, ST10 1LL
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Cheadle
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.
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