A Levels
courses
Why choose Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College?
We're based in the heart of Mansfield
With easy access to the town centre, local facilities and our main Derby Road campus, you can enjoy the best experience right on your doorstep.
Our students succeed
Our teachers excel in enabling you to achieve your very best and secure those important high grades.
Our students get into top-tier universities
This includes securing places at Russell Group universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.
You'll have access to great facilities
Besides the facilities on-site you'll have access to the facilities at our Derby Road campus, use of your own free laptop and a dedicated locker.
You'll receive enhanced support
From careers advisors, achievement coaches and the wellbeing team, we are here to support you through anything.
You can enjoy more independence
No more uniforms, no more 'Sir' or 'Miss' knowing teachers on a first-name basis and having the freedom to manage your own studies.
Study A Levels your way with our two study options
Option 1
Choose three A Level courses.
Option 2
Our 2+1 offer, choose two A Level courses and one vocational course (options listed below).
Our 2+1 offer
With this option you simply choose two A Level courses and one vocational course listed below.
The benefits
- It’s tailored to suit your strengths
- You’ll get a real hands-on learning experience
- Theory plus practical combined gives you more confidence
- You’ll boost your employability skills
- You will have the chance to get work placement in a real employment setting.
Our vocational options:
Optional additional courses
Whichever study option you choose, you may also be able to study one of these additional courses which are worth extra UCAS points.
The Extended project Qualification
Worth half the UCAS points of an A Level, this is an individual research project on a topic of your choosing and is highly valued by universities.
Maths - Level 3
An opportunity to develop your maths skills.
Making the most of life at sixth form
Go beyond the classroom with the opportunity to get involved in a range of interesting groups, projects, sporting teams and more. There is plenty to explore and experience.
My World My Home
A prestigious leadership development programme in association with Friends of the Earth and SOS-UK. Over the academic year, you will plan and organise a local community campaign that will positively benefit the local environment. Previous campaigns have focused on creating more green spaces in the local area and recycling.
The Access Project
One-to-one tutorials with industry professionals. View the video and sign up today
Guest speakers
From publishers, to barristers and cosmetic scientists.
Day trip and visits
Jaguar Land Rover, Harry Potter Studio’s Tour, European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg, etc.
University visits
Including the East Midlands UCAS exhibition.
Oxbridge Medicine and Law Societies
Meet students already enjoying university.
Personal statement
We’re here to help students achieve a competitive UCAS application.
Conservation conscious
A prestigious leadership development programme for young people, in association with Friends of the Earth and SOS-UK. Plan and organise a local community campaign that makes a tangible change for the environment.
Guided Campus Tour
Get a glimpse into the facilities you will be using as an A Level student at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College.
What our students say
Chloe talks to us about the exciting opportunities doing A Levels with us has presented her with, including a trip to the International Criminal Court and a guest speaker from Mansfield’s Magistrates Court.
Amaya shares her experience studying A Levels at West Notts college. She touches on facilities, how the staff are always willing to help out, and a trip to Cambridge University to explore opportunities after college.
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A Levels news and press
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Nikki named hospital trust’s Community Hero
West Nottinghamshire College’s assistant principal for health, education and service industries, Nikki Slack, is celebrating after winning the Community Hero Award at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s 2023 Excellence Awards.
Posted: 06/07/2023
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College celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted result
Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College are celebrating following the publication of its latest Ofsted inspection report – which has graded it ‘good’ with areas of outstanding provision, and that makes a strong contribution to meeting its area’s skills needs.
Posted: 07/06/2023
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College showcases its work to Shadow Education Secretary
Students and staff at West Nottinghamshire College showcased its work to provide high-quality education, training and career pathways when Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP visited its campuses.
Posted: 25/04/2023