Application and Entrance Requirements

 

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The requirements for studying a particular subject are listed in the below table.

Where a student wishes to continue a subject from GCSE into A Level, but does not achieve the required GCSE results, every effort is taken to ensure fair treatment between such a student and others, who have not previously studied the subject.

The number of classes and the availability of particular subjects are dependent upon the initial level of interest demonstrated by potential students, and upon the staffing and other resources available. Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to provide the courses listed, any may be withdrawn without further notice should the school decide that this action is warranted. Similarly, it cannot be guaranteed that subjects will be available in any particular combination.

Route 1 3 A levels with optional EPQ
Route 2 A combination of A levels and at least one BTEC Extended Certificate

 

Route 1 Five 9-5 grades at GCSE including a 4 in English and Maths; plus individual subjects require a 6; Maths requires 7, Further Maths requires 8
Route 2 Five 9- 4 grades at GCSE including a 4 in English and Maths

 

Subject Entry requirements where this subject has been studied at GCSE Entry requirements where this subject has not been studied at GCSE
Art & Design Art & Design 6 A portfolio of work of an equivalent standard
Biology Biology 6 and Maths 6 Double Award Science 6/6, Maths 6.  (a 5/5 may be considered in some circumstances but this will be the discretion of the sixth form team)
Business Studies Business Studies 6 or Economics 6 or BTEC Business at Distinction level Any Humanity 6 (full course) or English Lit/Lang 6, and Maths 5
Business Studies Extended Certificate BTEC Business Studies 5 or Economics 5 or BTEC Business at Merit level Any Humanity 5 (full course) or English Lit/Lang 5, and Maths 4
Chemistry Chemistry 6 and Maths 6 Double Award Science 6/6, Maths 6.  (a 5/5 may be considered in some circumstances but this will be the discretion of the sixth form team)
Computer Science Computing 6 N/A
D & T  (Product Design Graphics with Materials) Technology 6 N/A
D & T  (Textiles) Technology (Textiles) 6 N/A
Drama & Theatre Studies Drama 6 or BTEC Performing Arts Merit English Language 6
Economics Economics 6 or Business Studies 6 Any Humanity 6 or English 6 and Maths 6
English Language English Language 6 N/A
English Literature English Literature 6 and English Language 6 N/A
French French 6 N/A
Further Maths (must also be studying Maths) Maths 8 N/A
Geography Geography 6 English 6 and a Science subject 6
German German 6 N/A
Government and Politics   English 6, History 6, Sociology 6 or equivalent Humanity 6
Health and Social Care Extended Certificate BTEC Health and Social Care Level 2 BTEC Merit. Double Science 5/5
History History 6 English, Sociology or equivalent Humanity 6
Maths Maths 7 N/A
Media Studies Media Studies 6 English Language 6
Music Music 6 Grade 5 on any instrument or voice (or an ability to play/sing to this standard) A secure knowledge of music theory (Grade 5 preferable but not essential)
Photography Photography 6 or Art 6 Portfolio of Photography work to the equivalent standard
Physical Education Physical Education 6 Biology 6 or two Sciences 6/6 and English Language 6
Sport Extended Certificate BTEC Physical Education 5 Biology 5 or two Sciences 5/5 and English Language 5
Physics Physics 6 and Maths 6 Double Award Science 6/6, Maths 6.  (a 5/5 may be considered in some circumstances but this will be the discretion of the sixth form team)
Psychology   English 6, Biology 6 (or double science 5/5) and Maths 5
Philosophy English, History, Sociology or equivalent Humanity 6 N/A
Sociology Sociology 6 English, History or equivalent Humanity 6