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Welcome to Higham Lane Sixth Form
We’re excited that you’re considering joining Higham Lane Sixth Form! Whether you’re already part of our school community or thinking of joining us from another school, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Sixth Form offers a wide range of A-Level and vocational courses designed to help you reach your goals—whether that’s university, an apprenticeship, or entering the world of work. To help you prepare, we’ve outlined our entry requirements and the application process below.
Have a look at what we offer, check if you meet the entry criteria, and follow the steps to apply. If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help!
Entry Requirements
Entry REQUIREMENTS- September 2026 entry
Entry REQUIREMENTS- September 2026 entry
Entry to Higham Lane Sixth Form requires 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics.
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 |
Grade 7 in Biology (or Grade 7-7 in Combined Science) and Grade 7 in Maths are recommended |
| 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 |
Grade 7 in Chemistry (or Grade 7-7 in Combined Science) and Grade 7 in Maths are recommended |
| 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 | Grade 7 in French is recommended |
| 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 |
Grade 7 in Physics (or Grade 7-7 in Combined Science) and Grade 7 in Maths are recommended |
| 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 2026 requirements, please click on the link below.
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Ready to join Higham Lane Sixth Form? Simply fill out our application form to get started. Make sure to check the entry requirements before you apply, and don’t forget to include your subject choices. If you have any questions, we’re here to help!
