Entry Requirements

Entry into the Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). Please note that Mathematics highly recommends a Grade 7, but a high Grade 6 will be considered.  Further Maths requires a GCSE Grade 7. Please refer to the list showing details of individual course requirements.

List of A-Levels Available and Entry Requirements for Each Subject

Subject

Minimum Requirement

Art and Design

GCSE Grade 6 if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered)

Biology

GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Biology and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required.

Business Studies

GCSE Grade 6 in Business Studies if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English 

Chemistry

GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Chemistry and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required.

Computer Science

GCSE Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Computing if taken (a high Grade 5 in Computing will be considered)

Design and Technology

GCSE Grade 6 in one of the Design Technology subject areas (a high Grade 5 will be considered)

Economics

GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics and Grade 5 in English 

English Language

GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)

English Literature

GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)

Film Studies GCSE Grade 6 required in English Language or Literature (a high Grade 5 will be considered)

French

GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)

Further Maths

GCSE Grade 7 required in Mathematics

Geography

GCSE Grade 6 required in Geography if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English 

German

GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)

History

GCSE Grade 6 required in History if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English 

Law

GCSE Grade 5 in English or Grade 6 in History (a high Grade 5 in History will be considered)

Mathematics

GCSE Grade 7 highly recommended, but a high Grade 6 will be considered
Music GCSE Grade 5 in Music or BTEC Music Tehcnology. Grade 4 or above on your principal instrument/voice
Photography GCSE Grade 5 or above in Art or Photography

Physics

GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Physics and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required.

Politics

GCSE Grade 5 required in English 

Psychology

GCSE Grade 5 in a science or 5-5 in combined science and Grade 5 in English 

Religious Studies

GCSE Grade 6 required in Religious Studies if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English 

Sociology

GCSE Grade 5 in English 

Spanish

GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)

L3 Core Maths GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics

Subjects will be offered subject to demand.

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