Duke of York's Royal Military School

This award fosters the attributes essential for well-rounded, self-assured individuals sought after by colleges, universities, and employers. These skills, pivotal for personal statements, encompass self-belief, identity, initiative, responsibility, strengths awareness, effective time management, community engagement, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and teamwork capabilities.

This Level 3 Qualification emphasises the execution of sports activities, covering modules on health and safety legalities and safeguarding. Students participate in organizing sports events at school and with local primary schools. Additionally, eligible students receive training for our rugby performance pathway to Brunel University in partnership with Ealing Trailfinders, alongside completing the HSL qualification.

Under the AQA syllabus, students undertake an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), involving a 5,000-word academic report or an artefact creation with a shorter report. Graded A*-G, it yields staggered UCAS points, akin to half an A Level. EPQ topics span diverse subjects, showcasing independent research skills highly valued by universities and potentially influencing undergraduate degree offers.