Performing Arts
at Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School, Manchester · school or sixth form
What the college says
We follow the Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate specification for Performing Arts.
What you need to get on
Our entry requirement is a minimum of five standard passes at GCSE (9-4) in five different subjects (only one BTEC will be considered), with at least one being GCSE English or GCSE Maths. A minimum of grade 4 in GCSE English and a Level 2 Pass in Performing Arts (if studied).
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Cardinal Langley RC High School
Rochdale Road Middleton, Manchester, M24 2GL
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Manchester
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