Entry REquirements
Entry REQUIREMENTS- September 2025 entry
Entry to A level courses requires 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9‐4 in different subjects. We strongly recommend that this includes a minimum GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. Resits in GCSE Mathematics and English language will be offered.
All subjects will be offering the two year linear A-level/vocational route. AS level qualifications will not be offered.
| Subject | GCSE Entry Requirements | Other information |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Grade 6 in Biology (or Grade 6‐6 in Combined Science) Grade 6 in Maths |
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| Business | Grade 5 in English Language Grade 5 in Maths |
A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. If you have studied Business previously, a GCSE grade 6/vocational Level 2 Merit is recommended. |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 in Chemistry (or Grade 6‐6 in Combined Science) Grade 6 in Maths |
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| Computer Science | Grade 6 in Maths | A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. If you have studied Computer Science previously, a grade 6 is recommended. |
| Criminology (vocational) |
Grade 4 in English Language | A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. |
| Economics | Grade 5 in Maths Grade 5 in English Language |
A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. Grade 6 in Maths and English Language are recommended. |
| English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | A grade 5 in both English Language and English Literature will also be accepted. |
| English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | A grade 5 in both English Language and English Literature will also be accepted. |
| Fine Art | Grade 5 in Art GCSE | A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. If you have not achieved a grade 5 in Art GCSE, a portfolio of work will be requested before you are accepted. |
| French | Grade 6 in French | |
| Further Mathematics | Grade 7 in Maths | Grade 8 in Maths is recommended. |
| Geography | Grade 5 in Geography Grade 5 in English Language |
Grade 6 in Geography is recommended. |
| History | Grade 5 in History Grade 5 in English Language |
Grade 6 in History is recommended. |
| Law | Grade 5 in English Language | A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 in Maths | Grade 7 in Maths is recommended. |
| Physical Education | Grade 6 in PE OR a Level 2 Merit in a vocational Sport qualification Grade 5 in Biology (or Grade 5‐5 in Combined Science) |
You must be participating in at least one sport competitively outside of school on a regular basis. |
| Physics | Grade 6 in Physics (or Grade 6‐6 in Combined Science) Grade 6 in Maths |
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| Politics | Grade 5 in English Language | A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. Grade 6 in History or Geography is recommended. |
| Psychology | Grade 5 in English Language Grade 5 in Biology (or Grade 5‐5 in Combined Science) |
A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. |
| Sociology | Grade 5 in English Language | A GCSE/vocational qualification in this subject is not required to study this course in our Sixth Form. If you have studied Sociology previously, a Grade 6 is recommended. |
For a copy of the 2025 requirements, please click on the link below.