Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Admissions
Entry Requirements
What are the minimum grades required at GCSE to study a subject at A level?
The minimum requirement for entry to Year 12 is 52 points across the best 8 GCSE subjects including at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics.
Our A level courses and any minimum grade requirements 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 |