Overview
"To inspire and challenge students to fulfil their potential and promote life long learning in the world of business and economics."
Key stage Four Results:
- 100% A*-C
- BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Business 49% A*- A
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business (Equivalent to 4 GCSE's ) 56% A* - A GRADE
Key Stage Five Results:
BTEC Level 3 Certificate** In Business ( Equilvalent 2 x A Levels)
- 100% Pass Rate
- 100% Distinction Distinction ( 2 x A Levels)
BTEC Level 3 Diploma** In Business ( Equilvalent 3 x A Levels)
- 100% Pass Rate
- 88% Distinction Distinction Distinction ( 3 x A Levels)
AS Business Studies
- 100% ( Pass Rate for students who turned up to exam)
- 56% A-C
AS Economics
A2 Economics
As a department we are rather proud of the fact that of the JRCS home students that are going to University, just over 1 in 3 are going to study Business, Economics or directly related courses. All students who have studied Business or Economics over the past three years have been successful in receiving places at Top universities across the country. Well done to those students and the Business Department looks forward to these years’ students maximising their potential.
**Please note as of September 2010 the names of the BTEC Level 3 dcourses have changed. The Diploma in business is now equilvalent to 2 A Levels amd the extended Diploma is now worth 3 A Levels.
Staff List
Key Stage 4
GCSE Business Studies EdExcel (Y10)
This qualification is worth 1 GCSE grade A* - G. It uses one option block and offers students an interesting and enjoyable GCSE qualification.
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business
This qualification is worth 4 GCSE grades A* - C. It uses two option blocks and provides a Vocational alternative for students.
Students must complete 11 assignments over two years.
Students can alternatively choose Btec level 2 certificate in Business which is worth 2 GCSE's and only takes up one option block.
Progression routes include BTEC Nationals in Business, A Level courses or employment
6th Form
BTEC National Certificate and Diploma in Business
This qualification is worth 2 (Certificate) or 3 A Level grades A – E. It uses two option blocks and provides a Vocational alternative for students.
Students must complete 12 (Certificate) or 18 (Diploma) assignments over two years
A Level Business Studies (Edexcel)
This course has 4 units:
AS Business: Unit 1 examination is in January 2011
Unit 2 examination is in June 2011
A2 Business:
Unit 3 examination is in January 2012
Unit 4 examination is in June 2012
This course is 100% examination based
A Level Economics (Edexcel)
AS Economics:
Unit 1 examination is in January 2011
Unit 2 examination is in June 2011
A2 Economics:
Unit 3 examination is in January 2012
Unit 4 examination is in June 2012
This course is 100% examination based.
Marking Policy
Teachers must mark the work and return it to students within one week of collection.