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Sixth Form

Entry Profile

Entry profile - September 2024 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.

Helpful and effective information, advice and guidance is important to us. At enrolment, we are prepared to have a conversation with any student who has not fully met the entry profile. 

All subjects will be offering the two year linear A level/vocational route. AS level qualifications will not be offered.

Subject 6 required at GCSE Other requirements Other information
Biology

Y (in Biology or Combined Science)

Grade 6 in Mathematics  
Business* Y  

Your GCSEs in English Language and other subjects will be considered

Chemistry

 

Y (in Chemistry or Combined Science)

Grade 6 in Mathematics

 

Computer Science*

Y Grade 6 in Mathematics is strongly recommended  
Criminology*
(vocational)
    Your GCSEs in English Language and other subjects will be considered
Economics*  

Grade 5 in Mathematics is strongly recommended

Your GCSEs in English Language and other subjects will be considered
English Language Y   A Grade 5 in both English Language and English Literature will also be accepted
English Literature Y   A Grade 5 in both English Language and English Literature will also be accepted
Fine Art* Y    
French Y    
Further Mathematics  

Grade 7 and above in Mathematics

 
Geography Y    
History Y    
Law*     Your GCSEs in English Language and other subjects will be considered
Mathematics Y    
Physical Education Y

Grade 5 or above in Biology or Combined Science is required and grade 5 in Mathematics is strongly recommended

Frequent participation in a physical activity (including coaching) is an essential requirement of the course.

Physics

Y (in Physics or Combined Science)

Grade 6 in Mathematics

 
Politics*     Your GCSEs in English Language and other subjects will be considered
Psychology*  

Grade 5 in English Language is strongly recommended

Your GCSEs in English Language and other subjects will be considered
Sociology* Y   Your GCSEs in English Language and other subjects will be considered

* A GCSE/ Vocational qualification in this subject is not a prerequisite to study this course in our Sixth Form.

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