Entry Requirements
Admission to Year 12 is subject to you meeting the following minimum entry requirements:
Please note, if you studied Foundation Maths or Sciences at GCSE you will not be able to apply to study A Level Maths or A Level Sciences respectively as GCSE Foundation grades are capped at grade 5.
- Achieving 6 grade 4s (or equivalent) including English Language.
- Meeting the specific entry requirements for each individual subject that you opt for.
Individual Subject Entry Requirements
|
Subject |
Award |
Minimum Entry Requirements (Essential) |
|
Art & Design: Fine Art |
A Level |
5 in Art |
|
Biology |
AS/AL |
6 in Biology (or 6 6 in Combined Science) 6 in Mathematics |
|
Chemistry |
AS/AL |
6 in Chemistry (or 6 6 in Combined Science) 6 in Mathematics |
|
English Literature |
A Level |
6 in English Literature 6 in English Language |
|
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) |
Extended Project |
6 in English Language (plus an interview in September 2021) |
|
Geography |
A Level |
5 in English Language 5 in Geography (if studied at GCSE) |
|
Government & Politics |
A Level |
5 in English Language or Literature
|
|
History |
A Level |
6 in English Language or Literature |
|
Further Mathematics |
A Level |
7 in Mathematics |
|
Mathematics |
A Level |
7 in Mathematics (raw scores for those with a 6 will be considered) |
|
Maths in Context: Core Maths |
AS |
5 in Mathematics |
|
Physics |
AS/AL |
6 in Physics (or 6 6 in Combined Science) 6 in Mathematics |
|
Psychology |
A Level |
5 in Mathematics 5 in Science/5 in Biology |
|
Sociology |
A Level |
5 in English Language |
|
Spanish |
A Level |
6 in Spanish |
|
Theology |
A Level |
6 in Religious Education 5 in English Language |
|
Vocational |
|
|
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Business |
BTEC |
4 in English Language 5 in Mathematics |
|
Criminology |
Applied Diploma |
5 in English Language |
|
Health and Social Care |
BTEC |
4 in English Language |
|
IT |
BTEC |
4 in English Language 4 in Mathematics |
|
Science |
BTEC |
4 in English Language 5 5 in Combined Science |
|
Sport |
BTEC |
4 in English Language |
When you make your application, you will be able to choose three subjects across the four blocks. Your three choices must all come from separate blocks.
Year 12 Subject Blocks for September 2023 Entry
| Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D |
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Physics English Literature Spanish Geography |
Biology Government and Politics Art
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Chemistry Sociology Philosophy, Ethics & Theology
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Psychology History Maths
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BTEC IT BTEC Sport
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BTEC Applied Science
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BTEC Business
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Criminology BTEC HSC
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If you are a very strong GCSE student, we will consider you taking a fourth A Level.
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You can access a complete Subject Information Guide below: |
You also have access to Russell Group Informed Choices to help you make decisions about post-16 education. You may find this a helpful as you consider the best courses and subjects for you to study at our Sixth Form.
Alternatively to find out where your Post 16 options could take you or find specific advice, visit the Which? Guide