How to Apply
Sixth Form Subjects Entry Requirements 2024
- You must achieve at least a grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics
- You must achieve 5 or more 9-5 grades at GCSE level
- You must also have met the criteria below for each subject.** Subjects which must have been studied at GCSE level
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Sixth Form Subject |
Minimum GCSE Entry requirement |
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Biology |
6 in Biology (Triple) or 6-6 combined Science & 6 Maths |
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Chemistry |
6 in Chemistry (Triple) or 6-6 combined Science & 6 Maths |
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Physics |
6 in Physics (Triple) or 6-6 combined Science & 6 Maths |
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** Art Craft & Design – Fine Art |
6 in Art GCSE |
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**Art - 3D Design |
6 in Art GCSE |
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History |
6 in History or English Literature if History not studied |
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Classical Civilisation |
6 in Classical Civilisation, or 6 in English literature if Classics not studied |
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Psychology |
6 in Maths, English Language/Literature Combined Science |
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Government & Politics |
6 in English Language or History |
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**Spanish |
6 in Spanish |
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**French |
6 in French |
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WJEC Applied Diploma Criminology |
5 in GCSE English Language |
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Sociology |
6 in English Language or Religious Education |
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BTEC Health & Social Care |
5 in English Language/Literature, Maths and Combined Science |
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Geography |
6 in Geography or 6-6 Combined Science |
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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics |
6 in Religious Education or English language if RE not studied |
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Core Mathematics (AS) |
5 in Mathematics (Higher tier) |
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Mathematics |
7 in Mathematics or 6 in Maths and Science (6-6 or 6 in 2 of the 3 single sciences) |
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English Literature |
6 in English Literature |
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English Language |
6 in English Language |
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Level 3 Cambridge Technical |
5 in PE or Merit at Level 2 Cambridge National/BTEC sport 5 in English Lang and Maths if PE/Sport not studied |
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Physical Education |
6 in GCSE PE including 6 in the examined component. If PE not studied - 6 in English and Combined Science(6-6) or Biology |
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Computer Science |
6 in Computer Science or Mathematics if not studied |
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Photography |
5 in either Art and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Textiles, Photography, Creative IMedia or a portfolio of photographs to be submitted to assess suitability. |
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BTEC Film & TV - Creative Media |
5 in English Language & Mathematics |
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Business Studies |
6 in Business Studies or Mathematics if not studied |
To apply, complete the application link below;
Sixth Form Application Form
The closing date for the application form is Friday 24th November.
What happens once I have applied?
Confirmation of your application will be sent to your registered email upon submission of your application form.
Once the application deadline passes, the subject blocks are created and applications are then considered.
From late January 2024, invites will be sent to all applicants for a meeting with a member of the Sixth Form team to discuss your application. These meetings are expected to take place around March time, either in-person or virtually.
Students application status will be updated with conditional offers once all meetings are complete in the Spring Term.