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 Science subjects, Maths and Further Maths have different entry requirements. 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.

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 required in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required.

Business Studies

GCSE Grade 6 in Business Studies if taken 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 required 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.

Design and Technology

GCSE Grade 5 in one of the Design Technology subject areas.

Economics

GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics and Grade 5 in English.

English Language

GCSE Grade 6 required in English Language.

English Literature

GCSE Grade 6 required in English Literature. 

French

GCSE Grade 6 required in French.

Further Maths

GCSE Grade 8 required in Mathematics.

Geography

GCSE Grade 6 required in Geography if taken or Grade 5 in English. 

German

GCSE Grade 6 required in German.

History

GCSE Grade 6 required in History if taken or Grade 5 in English.

Law

GCSE Grade 5 in English or Grade 6 in History.

Mathematics

GCSE Grade 7 required in Maths.
Music GCSE Grade 5 in Music or BTEC Music Technology. Grade 4 or above on your principal instrument/voice.
Photography GCSE Grade 6 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 required 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 or Grade 5 in English.

Sociology

GCSE Grade 5 in English.

Spanish

GCSE Grade 6 required in Spanish.

L3 Core Maths GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics

Subjects will be offered subject to demand.

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