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09/06/25

This week's Community Bulletin is out now on our website. https://t.co/6qWcxy7iMt pic.twitter.com/zXdmfFAByF

29/05/25

In the latest HSAEL blog post, Ms Wake, Head of History suggests that our curriculum 'is like a beautiful English summer garden, and at KS3, our students are budding with skills and knowledge by the summer term...' read the full piece on our website.https://t.co/tH6HiyVBEf pic.twitter.com/f0v7Gfck0n

19/05/25

In our latest blog post, 'The House HSAEL Built', we explore our unique approach to SEND and why we do things differently. We embedded SEND support into the very foundations of our teaching , ensuring every student thrives from day one.https://t.co/glbd4kqoV1 pic.twitter.com/jVHfEjk7R0

19/05/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/FfDYUuSIOM pic.twitter.com/S2yehZ3yxp

12/05/25

Our latest weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/u0lwSTeBfN pic.twitter.com/HcWudo2VLc

08/05/25

Best of luck to all our students starting their GCSEs this week, and well done for all your hard work! pic.twitter.com/S4EDZXu4Jm

07/05/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/AmyHswUqR9 pic.twitter.com/XQtTdRl20h

29/04/25

Our 23 Mini Marathon runners. Four were competing in the Championships for Newham Borough, with Romeu achieving a fast 9m 28sec on the 2.6km course. The rest ran in the 2.6km or 1 mile event and all enjoyed being cheered on by the crowds outside Buckingham Palace! pic.twitter.com/8ThtIVlHqd

28/04/25

We were delighted that 29 HSAEL students took part in the London Mini Marathon on Sat 26th April. This event allowed them to run the final part of the course the day before the main race. Well done all! pic.twitter.com/ZMJedSTYS5

28/04/25

This week's Community Bulletin is now available on our website. https://t.co/YN8D14AptT pic.twitter.com/b2V5KISICy

23/04/25

Easter greetings. Students returned from their break yesterday in time for Earth Day and St George's Day and cleverly decided to combine both. So here's the winning entry of our Earth Day poster competition, plus students' poem which was read out yesterday. Edited by Amelija, Y10 pic.twitter.com/RDbtA17xzg

11/04/25

This week's Community Bulletin is out now on our website. Happy Easter. https://t.co/XuCvLBhSWJ pic.twitter.com/d1pL428eex

10/04/25

HSAEL featured in this week. https://t.co/1YLfU9ruEs pic.twitter.com/M1YZSC8mqX

31/03/25

May this special day bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone. pic.twitter.com/kgU5gaiZvv

31/03/25

This week's Community Bulletin is out now and available on our website. https://t.co/nlVq1dBpPb pic.twitter.com/ZBrz1O2f3w

24/03/25

All staff and students gathered in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Friday for a giant Fun Run in aid of Well done all! pic.twitter.com/RmtB4tlyyR

24/03/25

Really well done to students awarded for 'no negative points since January' - here enjoying some well-earned leisure time. pic.twitter.com/kd8yJmSB8k

24/03/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now and on our website. https://t.co/APhehnSUhD pic.twitter.com/ytSMxsCx0s

17/03/25

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is out now. https://t.co/UebQ151nui pic.twitter.com/NZHNbcTgSt

10/03/25

Lot's of fun and excitement for at HSAEL last week. pic.twitter.com/Kzns78Wcq3

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Course Options

At HSAEL, our 16-19 study programme is designed to provide students with a strcutured and challenging leardning program that supports their development and progression in line with ambitious career plans. Our study programmes combine:

  1. Substantial qualifications that stretch students and prepare them for education at the next level
  2. English and maths, where students have not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4
  3. Work experience to give students the opportunity to develop their career choices and apply their skills in real working conditions
  4. other non-qualification activity to develop students' character, broader skills, attitudes and confidence and support progression

Our programme of study exceeds the minimum requirements of hours per year. Our A Level students have minimum of 585 hours per year in their regular lessons. We also support their study programme by timetabling an extra 330 hours of Independent Study Periods to ensure students are able to complete further tasks to in order to prepare them best for further education. 

A-level Subjects 

All students must take A-level mathematics and one of the sciences i.e. either physics, chemistry, biology or computer science A-level. Each student must then choose two other A-levels from the complete list outlined below. So each student will start Year 12 studying a total of four A-levels. 

A Level Mathematics 

Mathematics is compulsory for all pupils studying at the Sixth Form. The A-level is perhaps the single defining feature of a well educated student at the school. Having A-level mathematics increases the breadth of degree courses to which you can apply. It should be viewed as essential to have A-level Mathematics if you wish to pursue a degree in the sciences or engineering. 

Please note: This is a linear course with all the papers being sat in the summer of Year 13. 

Subject content 

General Themes 

OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof 
OT2: Mathematical problem solving 
OT3: Mathematical modelling 

Pure Mathematics 

A: Proof 
B: Algebra and functions 
C: Coordinate geometry in the ( x , y ) plane 
D: Sequences and series 
E: Trigonometry 
F: Exponentials and logarithms 
G: Differentiation 
H: Integration 
I: Numerical methods 

Mechanics 

J: Vectors 
P: Quantities and units in mechanics 
Q: Kinematics 
R: Forces and Newton’s laws 
S: Moments 

Statistics 

K: Statistical sampling 
L: Data presentation and interpretation 
M: Probability 
N: Statistical distributions 
O: Statistical hypothesis testing 

Scheme of Assessment 

  • Paper 1 Pure Mathematics; 2 hours; 100 marks; 33% of total 
  • Paper 2 Mechanics; 2 hours; 100 marks; 33% of total 
  • Paper 3 Statistics; 2 hours; 100 marks; 33% of total 

 

Other Subject Options: 

A-level Further Mathematics 

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Further Mathematics is the perfect compliment to A-level Physics. The specification develops a mathematical treatment of fundamental ideas in Physics and should be seen as a way of preparing for a degree in Physics or Engineering. Obviously, any true mathematician should study Further Mathematics as this course gives the breadth and depth necessary to take the subject seriously at university. 

Please note: This is a linear course with all the papers being sat in the summer of Year 13. 

 
A-level Physics 

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The great thing about the AQA Physics specification is the choice of option papers available to study. This is the last A-level board to keep this optional element in the course. As such, it is for the true physicist and is a brilliant preparation for degree level physics as well as giving the chance for engineers to specialise prior to starting a degree. 

Please note: This is a linear course with all the papers being sat in the summer of Year 13. 

A-level Chemistry 

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A-level Biology 

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A-level Computer Science 

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A-level Latin 

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A-level English literature 

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A-level History 

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A-level Economics 

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A-level Geography 

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A-level Art 

 

A-level Philosophy 

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