Cadbury Sixth Form College
Here at Cadbury Sixth Form College, Birmingham, we pride ourselves on offering young people an extensive range of over 50 courses in an environment that is designed to exclusively meet the needs, interests, and aspirations of the young adults we serve.
Our mission is to provide high quality education leading to excellent higher education and employment prospects for our diverse community of students.
A high percentage of our students progress to university, whilst others go into careers in the workplace with aligned higher education training. Whatever their destination, our students leave prepared for their next steps: independent, adaptable, and resilient.
Our learners travel from across Birmingham, Solihull, Hall Green, Bordesley, Sutton Coldfield & Redditch to experience our specialist Sixth Form College.
We offer all 16-18 students FREE bus travel, so whether the college is local to you or not, we make it easier for you to get here.
Student Testimonials
“Whilst studying Religious Studies at Cadbury Sixth Form College I have developed a much clearer understanding and awareness of the world’s most popular religions. Religious Studies appeals to individuals who are inquisitive and willing to challenge their own attitudes and beliefs, as well as those of others.” Niyaz
“I studied Sociology with English Language and Psychology at Cadbury Sixth Form College, achieving AAC grades. I am now studying a degree in Sociology at the University of Liverpool.” Hannah
“Studying Sport & Exercise Science gives me the opportunity to work on individual and team skills, whilst also allowing me to develop my knowledge in Physiology so I can go on to University and study Physiotherapy.” Sheniqua
“It’s so much more coursework based than it is for GCSE. That sparks imagination and it’s a pretty amazing thing when teachers teach you practical skills and then just let you get on with it, and let your imagination carry you across your course.” Finn
“Doing this qualification has really pushed me ahead. I feel like the experience at Cadbury has been very inclusive. The students here are diverse and the teachers are very accepting.” Aqael
“It’s been a good experience as it’s different to how we used to do it in secondary school. This is where teamwork and communication skills come in.” Deborah
“You’ll be given a topic and you’ll find your own route and your own ideas and you build on them. So it goes from a massive scramble of everything to getting that one final piece.” Ciaran
“Pretty much on every module you’ll cover, you’ll do some kind of practical investigation. It’s really useful to see how the knowledge that you’ve learned can be applied in science and how you can learn about things like respiration and how it can be implemented in the real world. All the teachers are really helpful here.” Elliott
“So two days we do placement, and we watch the development of children and how they learn. Everything we learn in class we implement in a nursery setting. The teachers support you really well in your work so you can achieve the best grade, and if you are struggling with your grades, they’ll push you to get the best grades you can achieve.” Tanya
“I think it’s nice that you have that choice as in a lot of colleges you have to do certain topics. I could choose which topics I was more interested in. The teachers have been really helpful and are always around to help when you need them to be. Even when you’re not in college they’re really quick to respond on emails at any time of the day.” Zabrina
“If you think that you need GCSE experience – you don’t. You can completely start from scratch and it’s not daunting because you don’t jump straight into international trade and globalisation. You start from the local UK economics system and you build up on your knowledge as you’re going along. The Economics teachers are absolutely lovely. They give you information about work experience events that are happening locally, and because of that I managed to secure a Goldman Sachs and a Morgan Stanley insight week programme which was really good to go on the CV as well.” Asha
“American and British History has been super-interesting. We delve into our coursework and for that we went to the Slavery Museum in Liverpool. There’s just a lot of mutual respect from teacher to student.” Joe
“There’s tons of support from the staff and I do find lessons really fun. I’m really fortunate to do Maths as all of my other subjects are humanities based, but I also really love STEM subjects as well, and so coming here I’ve been able to do both and there’s been no problem, with no timetable clashes, as Cadbury made sure I was able to do everything that I wanted to do.” Ellie
“I moved from a sixth form and restarted here and it’s just been an overall better experience. Music is literally one of the best courses I could ever ask for. We’ve got such an amazing teacher. It’s very performance based which is what I thrive in. We do ensemble work as a group and we do solo work. There’s still a bit of theory in there and we put on gigs in the canteen every few weeks.” Emily
“This course is more workshop based and the second year is really practical. We have trips planned out and performances. This college is so inclusive in terms of anyone can join.” Tia
“The course is split into the UK and the US with two different teachers – both of them incredible. We do have a lot more freedom in this college and it’s nice because we can revise how we want and at any point in time we can go to our teachers and they’re always there to help us. They always make time for us.” Praveer
“It’s very different from GCSE in the sense that you’re not just focusing specifically on how people of a certain religion live their lives. These are huge almost incomprehensible ideas that do make their way into your mind. I think it’s now probably my favourite subject.” Thomas
“You get an insight into a different culture. One thing I really like is how dynamic it is so it’s not like secondary school where you have the teacher really far from the student. Here it’s more. I really like my teachers, they’re really supportive and they made the lessons really accessible with their own tactics, when sometimes the topics are hard. They also offer trips to Spain.” Omaima
“We look at the theory. We talk about issues and injuries. There are practical elements like how to do coaching, how to set up a coaching session, how to communicate. My teachers are great at communicating and we know what we’re doing when it comes to work. There’s great student feedback so you do feel part of the sporting area.” Jake
“It’s mostly go into the classroom and go straight ahead with our own work. We all have our own individual projects. Recently we’ve been to the Herbert Art Gallery for textiles to visit Daniel Lismore which is great and I think that organising all these gallery visits is so great for our research as well. We’ve been to London and Tate Liverpool. We have such great teachers. They’re really encouraging. The teaching style here and the friends I’ve made here are really great. I cherish the memories that I’ve made here.”
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Cadbury Career Pathways
Cadbury Sixth Form College has an excellent reputation for being one of the very best sixth form colleges in Birmingham, offering an innovative learning experience. The College offers a range of professional career pathway courses which include a combination of A Levels, BTEC Diplomas or Subsidiary Diplomas that can lead to employment or university.
Digital Media, Journalism and Marketing
A pathway designed for careers to express your creativity with digital influences.
Medicine and Life Sciences
A pathway designed for students with an aptitude for science and concerned about the welfare of others..
Health & Social Care
A pathway designed for careers focusing on empowering others and providing support.
Engineering and Design for Future Innovation
A pathway designed for careers with an analytical, technical and design focus, creating the solutions of tomorrow.
Computer Science
A pathway designed for careers in a rapidly developing sector with the latest technology trends and influences.
Business, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
A pathway designed for careers in business management areas including sales and marketing.
Law and Criminology
A pathway designed for careers providing a deeper understanding of society and related issues.
As the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, we are committed to ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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Has Earth Day inspired you to take action to protect our planet?
Does saving the environment and sustainability mean more to you than anything else?
Do you stand in solidarity with climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg?
Knowledge is key to making an impact and helping to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.
So why not consider Environmental Science and Geography for your A Level choices at Cadbury Sixth Form College?
Environmental Science is a holistic subject with many interconnected systems and processes. A change in one area can affect many other processes over different spatial and temporal scales.
You’ll develop an understanding of how human society relies upon natural systems for resources and as a life support system. You’ll also consider how changes in society can produce sustainable lifestyles.
Conditions for life on earth and the conservation of biodiversity will be some of the topics you’ll cover as part of the living environment.
The atmosphere, the hydrosphere, mineral resources, biogeochemical cycles and soils are all part of the physical environment unit.
Energy resources, the sustainability of their current exploitation, strategies to secure future energy supplies and to control pollutants – it’s all there for you to learn along with biological resources like agriculture, aquatic food production systems and forest resources, plus sustainability and research methods.
What else should you know?
- Potential careers are many and varied, and include:
Environmental consultant
Environmental engineer
Environmental manager
Marine biologist
Nature conservation officer
Recycling officer
Sustainability consultant
Waste management officer
Water quality scientist
Landscape architect
Town planner
Toxicologist
Transport planner - Four days of fieldwork will get you out into the open
- Our minimum entry requirements for this A Level are that you have five GCSEs at grade 4 and above. These five should include Maths, English, another essay based subject, and Double Science. At least two of the five should be at grade 6.
Geography is an eye-opening study of the world, giving you an appreciation of everything from rainforests to volcanoes and humans’ place within it.
Physical Geography tells you everything you need to know about dynamic landscapes, so earthquakes, volcanoes, coasts, energy, floods, drought, climate change and hurricanes.
Human Geography covers dynamic places, so globalisation, regeneration, sustainability, water insecurity and energy security.
We also look at Superpowers in USA, North Korea, Russia, China and India, as well as migration and its impact.
What else should you know?
- Studying Geography can lead to employment opportunities across a wide range of sectors including business management, marketing, journalism, advertising, architecture, environmental conservation, research, town planning, government, the media and many more. For example, you can choose to specialise and opt for a science degree for a career in environmental management, or an arts degree for a career in planning.
- You’ll do your own independent Investigation, researching a geographical topic of your choice. This coursework makes up 20% of your final grade.
- Our minimum entry requirements for this A Level are that you have five GCSEs at grade 4 and above. At least two of these five should be at grade 6, and Maths and English should be at grade 5. It’s recommended that you have a grade 6 GCSE in Geography.
Ready to act? Apply now to study these courses from September.
Cadbury alumna Maryam Wahid is bringing people together through powerful images and shared stories, creating opportunities for emerging voices and diverse perspectives to thrive.
As newly-appointed Head of Programs and Outreach at the Tasweer Photography Festival (part of Qatar Museums) and a first class degree graduate in Photography from Birmingham City University, Maryam has judged national and international photography competitions, including:
– Hold Still, spearheaded by HRH The Princess of Wales
– the BBC’s Great British Photography Challenge
– the 2024 Tasweer Project Award
Maryam, who studied A Level Photography, Business Studies and Religious Studies with Philosophy at Cadbury, has been commissioned for a range of portraiture projects, photographing Baroness Catherine Ashton, MP Pauline Latham OBE and former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street.
She says: “I work closely with artists, institutions, and cultural partners—both locally and internationally—to create meaningful, inclusive, and thought-provoking programs that reflect the evolving landscape of contemporary photography. I’m passionate about using photography as a tool for dialogue, representation, and creative growth.”
The Tasweer Photography Festival is a biennial programme of exhibitions, awards, commissions, collaborations, presentations and workshops that amplify diverse practices and dialogues of photographers and photographic communities in Qatar and the Western Asia and North Africa region.
Did you know about the extensive support packages we offer for every student at Cadbury Sixth Form College?
If you need help to reset your mindset and reach your career goals without the stress, we can offer you all the support to succeed.
We understand that studying isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created a supportive environment to help you stay motivated and in control of your learning.
You’ll find:
- study environments designed to help you focus. Whether you prefer a quiet booth, a library zone or a shared workspace with classmates, you’ll find the right setting to suit your study style
- academic help from expert teachers and experienced mentors to help our students excel with their studies
- Student Support Officers who can help you find your way around college and guide you to where you need to be
- tailored support from Academic Learning Coaches, Personal Tutors and Programme Achievement Managers if you happen to fall behind – for whatever reason
- Careers advisers to take away the stress of university and job applications
- Work experience advisers to get your CV on track
More money in your pocket
- FREE bus pass for EVERY student (plus the option to top up to a Metro pass for a small fee)
- Free credit on your ID card to spend on meals at College catering facilities if you are from a low income household
A team that cares about your wellbeing
At Cadbury Sixth Form College we care about your wellbeing and success and want to help you feel confident and supported throughout your time with us.
Here are the personal support services we can offer you:
- confidential counselling available 24 hours a day
- mental health and wellbeing support
- financial advice, including how to get bursaries (free money that does not need to be repaid) from our learner support fund, and budgeting support
We’re here to help you through any challenge you face — whether it’s exam stress, study worries or something else entirely. From state-of-the-art facilities to private learning spaces and collaborative areas, everything is here to support your success.
Make the most of the support available to you and take the next step. Explore our courses and find the right fit for your future.
