A Level Preparation

It is essential that you read the information below carefully and follow all of the instructions from staff.

Please follow the links below for preparation work for the relevant subject you intend to study at A Level.  Most of the work will need to be completed for the start of term but some will need to be emailed into staff before the start of term, please make note of what needs emailing into school.

This transition work is a vital part of ensuring that you are fully ready for your sixth form studies. the step up from GCSE to A Level work is significant and you will be starting with your new subjects at a fast pace. In order to be at the correct starting point, and building your confidence, you must complete the work for your chosen subjects before you start in September.

Textbooks & Reading Materials

You do not need to buy the textbooks or reading books at this stage, most will be supplied at school once you start with us. However, if you can read some of them online, e.g. via the online library, then please do so.

ART

Project work for Art A Level - Art project

BIOLOGY

Workbook 1 - Maths Skills

Workbook 2 - Transition Guide

Workbook 3 - A Level Specification

Workbook 4 - Student Booklet

BUSINESS

Preparation work for A Level - Business Workbook

CHEMISTRY

Bridging the Gap - Chemistry Workbook

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION

You are not expected to read all of the texts in this document, instead it will give you an idea of what you will be covering and you will find it helpful to have read some of them, and be familiar, with these texts prior to starting in September.

Reading List - general, text books, poetry, Greek theatre and recommended websites

DT - PRODUCT DESIGNS

Good Designs Powerpoint - Workbook

ECONOMICS

Preparation work for A Level - Economics workbook

ENGLISH LITERATURE

Documents to help with the transition to A Level:

Welcome to A Level - Workbook 1

Making the Leap - Workbook 2

Literary Critical Practices - Workbook 3

Critical Reading - Workbook 4

Love through the ages - Workbook 5

Evolution of the novel - Workbook 6

Love Poetry - Workbook 7

FRENCH

PLEASE EMAIL MRS HARRISON FOR ESSENTIAL FURTHER STUDY RESOURCES at harrisonc@ripongrammar.com

French Transition - Workbook

French Grammar Books - French Grammar Booklet

GEOGRAPHY

Induction Booklet - Workbook

Reading List - Workbook 2

HIV/AIDS materials - Workbook 3

Holding the line materials - Workbook 4

How sustainable are you clothes? - Workbook 5

GERMAN

PLEASE EMAIL MRS STOKER FOR ESSENTIAL FURTHER STUDY RESOURCES at stokerd@ripongrammar.com

German Transition Workbook - German Transition Workbook

German Grammar Books - Compulsory Grammar Books

HISTORY

Welcome to A Level History - Workbook 1

Cold War Course Pack - Workbook 2

Cold War article - Workbook 3

British History Preparation - Workbook 4

History & Politics Trip - Letter

MATHS

Calculator information - Letter

Transition information - Letter

Transition to A Level work - Workbook

Transition work answers - https://www.mathspanda.com/ASMa.html

MUSIC

Transition work and questionnaire - Workbook

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Transition work for A Level - Workbook

EPOC explained - Article

Impact of the industrial revolution on sport - Article

Principles of training - Article

Sport and Personality - Article

PHYSICS

Foundations of Physics - Workbook 1

Transition Guide - Workbook 2

PLUS ONE PROGRAMME

Please see further guidance and information here on the Plus One Programme - Volunteering is part of the Plus One programme and you should be planning this aspect during the summer, making contact with possible business or organisations and be ready to start this in the new term. This may be something you are already doing such as helping with Brownies, volunteering in a care home or an animal rescue which you can continue to do after school and we will build this into your timetable. If you are unable to find a volunteering placement or are unsure of where to start, then please indicate your interests on the form below as we are also able to offer volunteering opportunities within school e.g. helping in lower school lessons, assisting with sports, or gardening.

Volunteering Questionnaire

If you have any questions about the Plus One Programme, please contact Mrs Nelson at nelsonh@ripongrammar.com

POLITICS

Transition Guide - Information

History & Politics Trip - Letter

PSYCHOLOGY

Transition work for A Level -Workbook

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Transition work for A Level - Workbook

SPANISH

PLEASE EMAIL MR HIGSON FOR ESSENTIAL FURTHER STUDY RESOURCES at higson@ripongrammar.com

Spanish Transition - Transition work

Spanish Grammar Books - Grammar Books

WORLD CHALLEGE TRIP 2025

Information Letter