Entry Requirements

Our general entry requirements for entry to Sixth Form in Year 12 are 52 points across your best 8 GCSE subjects including at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. In addition, some of our A-Level subjects have minimum GCSE grade requirements. These are listed below.

A Level Subject	GCSE Grade Requirement
Art & Design	6 in Art, Photography, Textiles, Graphic Design or Design Technology. (Each case will be reviewed on its individual merits and a portfolio may be required)
Biology	7 in Biology or 7,7 in Combined Science
Business Studies	6 in English Language and 6 in Mathematics or taking Core Mathematics
Chemistry	7 in Chemistry or 7,7 in Combined Science and 7 in Mathematics
Economics	Economics 6 in English Language and 7 in Mathematics or taking Core Mathematics
English Literature	6 in English Literature and 6 in English Language
French	7 in French
Geography	6 in Geography
German	7 in German
Government & Politics	6 in History if taken, or 6 in English Language
History	6 in History
Further Mathematics	8 in Mathematics
Mathematics	7 in Mathematics
Music	7 in Music & a minimum of Grade IV on the first study instrument Grade V theory recommended
Physical Education	6 in a Science or 6,6 in Combined Science and a high level participation in sport
Physics	7 in Physics or 7,7 in Combined Science and 7 in Mathematics
Psychology	6 in English Language and 6 in Mathematics or taking Core Mathematics and 6 in a Science or 6,6, in Combined Science
RS (Philosophy, Ethics and Theology)	6 in RS if taken, or 6 in English Language
Spanish	7 in Spanish