Business Studies

Staff Contact

Mr Peter Imeson: pimeson@farmors.gloucs.sch.uk

Course Content

Business Studies will be of interest to anyone who wants a career in business, is thinking of starting their own business or is curious about how businesses are run.  The course provides you with the opportunity to study how businesses in the real world operate and how they make decisions.  By studying examples of real businesses, you will learn about a diverse range of areas such as marketing, human resources, international business, accounts and business strategy.

Exams 3 exams at the end of Y13

Exam Board Edexcel

Results 2022

A*-B: 74% | A*-C 96% | A*-E: 100%

Entry requirements

Sixth Form entry criteria plus GCSE grade 4 or above in Business if studied. 

Career Opportunities

Business management degree

Finance degree

International business degree

Accountancy apprenticeship

Trips, Industry Links and Work Experience

Work experience placement at St James’ Place

Business competitions

Guest speakers 

Young Enterprise enrichment

 

The subject and teaching is exceptional.

 Student Exit Survey

 

Student Profile

Pippa Wildern

Previous school Farmor's

Studied Business Studies, Geography, English and EPQ

Achieved AAAA and is studying Rural Land Management at Royal Agricultural University