Entry Criteria

Entry Criteria 2024

 

To be accepted into the Sixth Form all students must be able to demonstrate a good record of attendance and a positive attitude to learning. Students will usually study three A Level subjects. However, if students have an excellent GCSE profile we would consider students taking four A levels.  All A Levels are full time two year courses.

A Level Study:

To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For the following subjects there are additional subject requirements.

Additional Specific Subject Requirements:

Subject Entry Criteria
Biology A grade 5 or above in Maths plus a grade 6 or above in two Sciences, one of which must be Biology.
Chemistry A grade 6 or above in Maths plus a grade 6 or above in two Sciences, one of which must be Chemistry.
Physics A grade 6 or above in Maths plus a grade 6 or above in two Sciences, one of which must be Physics.
Computer Science Grade 6 or above in Computer Science and a Grade 6 or above in Maths.
English Literature Grade 5 or above in either English Language or Literature at GCSE.
French Grade 7 or above in French at GCSE. A student with a Grade 6 will be considered on an individual basis.
Further Maths Grade 7 or above in Maths at GCSE and to be studying A Level Maths.
Maths Grade 6 or above in Maths at GCSE.

 

For those students who have not met the entry criteria or subject requirements there is an appeal procedure, through the Head of Sixth Form, if there are mitigating circumstances.