Entry Requirements Sixth Form entry requirements are a minimum of six GCSE passes with at least four of these at grade 6 .
SUBJECT |
ENTRY REQUIREMENT |
SUBJECT |
ENTRY REQUIREMENT |
Art |
GCSE grade 6 in Art recommended , but not required |
History |
GCSE grade 6 in History is beneficial but not essential |
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Biology
Business BTEC IT BTEC Sport Chemistry
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GCSE grade 7 in Sciences and Maths or grade 7s in Core and Additional Science
School entry requirements
School entry requirements
GCSE PE normally required
GCSE grade 7 in Chemistry and Maths or grade 7s in Core and Additional Science strongly recommended
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Latin
Mathematics & Further Mathematics
Modern Languages – French , German & Spanish
Music
Photography
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GCSE grade 6 in Latin
GCSE grade 7 in Mathematics
GCSE grade 6 in chosen language
Level of music practice and understanding to GCSE grade 6 standard is recommended
School entry requirements
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Computer Science Design & Technology
Drama & Theatre Studies
Economics English Language
English Literature
Geography Government & Politics
GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics
GCSE grade 6 in Design and Technology
GCSE grade 6 in Drama is recommended
GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics
GCSE grade 6 in English Literature or English Language
GCSE grade 6 in English Literature or English Language
GCSE grade 6 in Geography School entry requirements
Physical Education GCSE grade 6 PE is required ; students should be competent in at least two sports
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Extended Project Qualification
GCSE grade 7 in Sciences and Maths or grade 7s in Core and Additional Science
An average of GCSE grade 5 in English , Maths and Science .
GCSE grade 6 in RS is not essential , but an advantage
School entry requirements subject and grade entry requirements of your likely choices before embarking on A level or BTEC courses . Read this prospectus carefully to make sure that you understand fully what is involved in the study of each of your chosen subjects . Be particularly thorough in checking the details of subjects that are new to you . Use the Sixth Form Information Evening as an opportunity to find out more about the subjects which are of interest to you , and to discuss possible choices with staff and with pupils currently studying those subjects . The Fifth Year Parents ’ Evening will give current pupils and their parents a further opportunity to discuss their intentions with their teachers .
Decision-making It is not impossible to change your mind later , but it is much better to make strong decisions now so that you have clear plans in place before you are involved in GCSE revision and exams .
When you have made your decision about the subjects you intend to study , please complete the Subject Choices form enclosed with this booklet and return it by Friday 4th February 2022 . Your choices will be used to determine the number of teaching groups needed for each subject and to set the subject blocks which will operate in the Lower Sixth . If you decide to make changes to your choices later in the year , you will need to make sure that they can be accommodated within these blocks .
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