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Extended Project

at Appleby Grammar School, Appleby-In-Westmorland · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Stepping stonesProject/Extended Project within Diploma (14-19)1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

AA free standing Level 3 qualification which is worth half an A-level. The qualification is graded A*- E through the preparation and presentation of an individual project and attracts UCAS tariff points. It is an opportunity to research a topic of the student’s own choosing, perhaps developing their understanding of future career options as well as testing a wider variety of skills, and preparing students for the rigour of university.

What you need to get on

GCSEs grades 9-5 and personal recommendation from Head of Sixth Form.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

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

  • Appleby Grammar School

    Battlebarrow, Appleby, CA16 6XU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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