Our Sixth Form will be inclusive, and we recognise that students may have talents and skills in particular areas of the curriculum and as such, our entry criteria is based on total points achieved at GCSE in their best 5 subjects.
Minimum of Grade 4 in English (Literature or Language) and Maths GCSE
AND
Minimum of 20 points* from best 5 GCSE courses (or equivalent)
*Total points are calculated by adding the grade achieved in each subject together.
Entry to the Sixth Form is subject to a student having achieved the entry requirements, demonstrate an aptitude for and have an agreed programme of study based on advice and consideration.
Subject Entry Requirements:
Subject | Recommended Entry Requirements |
Applied Science | GCSE in any Science subject grade 4 |
Art | GCSE Art grade 5 |
Biology | GCSE Combined Science grade 66 or GCSE Biology grade 6 |
Business | GCSE Mathematics grade 5 |
Chemistry | GCSE Combined Science grade 66 or GCSE Chemistry grade 6 |
Computer Science | GCSE Computer Science grade 5 |
Construction and the Built Environment | GCSE Design Technology grade 4 or CNat Engineering Level 2 Pass |
Design – Graphics | GCSE Design Technology grade 4 |
Drama and Theatre | GCSE Drama grade 5 |
English Literature | GCSE English Literature or Language grade 6 |
English Literature and Language | GCSE English Literature or Language grade 5 |
Food Science and Nutrition | GCSE Design Technology or GCSE Food and Nutrition grade 4 |
Further Mathematics | GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Further Mathematics grade 7 |
Geography | GCSE Geography or GCSE Sociology grade 6 |
Health and Social Care | GCSE English Literature or English Language grade 4 |
History | GCSE History or GCSE Sociology grade 6 |
Mandarin | GCSE Mandarin grade 7 |
Mathematics | GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Further Mathematics grade 7 |
Music | GCSE Music grade 5 |
Philosophy and Ethics | GCSE in any suitable humanities subject grade 5 |
Physical Education | Individual discussions regarding practical skill, academic suitability and experience in a sport. |
Physics | GCSE Combined Science grade 66 or GCSE Physics grade 6 |
Psychology | GCSE in any science subject grade 5. |
Sociology | GCSE in any suitable Humanities subject grade 5 |
Spanish | GCSE Spanish grade 6 |
Sport and Physical Activity | GCSE Physical Education grade 4 or CNat Sports Studies Level 2 pass |
