Sixth Form Entry Requirements

For September 2025

The school sets what it believes to be the minimum entry requirement for students to access and succeed in the courses offered.

The entry requirement, to secure a place in the Sixth Form, is based on the final grades achieved in GCSE (or equivalent) examinations.

The minimum entry requirements for entry into our Sixth Form will be 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes (Grade 4 or above), as well as the subject-specific requirements as listed below.

It is possible to study some subjects that you may not have studied at GCSE.

A Level Subject	Minimum Subject Specific Entry Criteria - (in addition to a minimum standard of 5 GCSE passes):
Art & Design	GCSE Grade 5 in Art or in a related subject
Biology	GCSE Grade 6 in single science Biology OR a Grade 6-5 in Combined Science, with 6 being in Biology
Business Studies	GCSE Grade 5 in Business Studies OR L2M in CNAT Enterprise and Marketing AND a Grade 5 at GCSE Maths If not studied, then a Grade 5 in a related subject
Chemistry	GCSE Grade 6 in single science Chemistry OR a Grade 6-5 in Combined Science, with 6 being in Chemistry
Computer Science	GCSE Grade 5 in Computer Science AND Grade 5 in either Maths or Physics
Design Engineering	GCSE Grade 6 in a D&T subject OR Grade 5 in a D&T subject AND a Grade 6 in Maths or Physics
Drama	GCSE Grade 5 in Drama or English Literature
English Language and Literature	GCSE Grade 6 in an English GCSE OR a Grade 5 in BOTH English Language and English Literature
English Literature	GCSE Grade 6 in an English GCSE OR a Grade 5 in BOTH English Language and English Literature
Film Studies	GCSE Grade 6 in an English GCSE OR a Grade 5 in BOTH English Language and English Literature
French	GCSE Grade 5 in French
Further Mathematics	GCSE Grade 7 in Maths
Geography	GCSE Grade 5 in Geography If Geography not studied, then a Grade 5 in a related subject
Graphic Communication	GCSE Grade 5 in D&T or a related subject
History	GCSE Grade 5 in History If History not studied, then a Grade 5 in a related subject
Mathematics	GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics
Music	GCSE Grade 5 in Music OR Grade V theory AND Grade VI on their main instrument (or performing at that level)
Photography	GCSE Grade 5 in Photography or in a related subject
Physical Education	GCSE Grade 5 in GCSE PE OR L2M in CNAT Sports Studies If not studied, then Grade 5 in a science GCSE
Physics	GCSE Grade 6 in single science Physics OR a Grade 6-5 in Combined Science, with 6 being in Physics
Politics	GCSE Grade 5 in a Humanity subject
Product Design	GCSE Grade 5 in D&T or a related subject AND a Grade 5 in Maths
Psychology	GCSE Grade 5 in Religious Studies, or in a related subject
Religious Studies	GCSE Grade 5 in Religious Studies, or in a related subject
Sociology	GCSE Grade 5 in Religious Studies, or in a related subject
Spanish	GCSE Grade 5 in Spanish
Art (Textiles)	GCSE Grade 5 in Art, or in a related subject

A related subject is determined at the discretion of the school.

Vocational Courses	Course-specific, but a minimum standard of 5 GCSE passes and a Grade 4 in the subject to study, or in a related subject.
L3 Applied Diploma in Criminology	GCSE Grade 4 in Maths AND English
L3 Cambridge Technical in Digital iMedia	GCSE Grade 4 in English
L3 Cambridge Advanced in Health & Social Care	GCSE Grade 4 in English AND a Grade 4 in Biology (OR Grade 4 for Biology component of Combined Science)
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Travel & Tourism	GCSE Grade 4 in Maths AND English