Entry Requirements for A Level Subjects , Admission , Scholarships and Bursaries
ADMISSION TO THE SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Existing pupils and new applicants wishing to enter the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 6 GCSE passes with at least four of these at grade 6 . They should have grade 6 or higher in the subjects they wish to study in Sixth Form . Grade 7 is strongly recommended for Maths and science courses .
SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Four Sixth Form awards : two Hutton Scholarships and two Hutton Exhibitions are available to high performing GCSE candidates , both internal and external based on their GCSE results . In recent years these have gone to candidates with nine grades 8 or 9 or more .
A limited number of Sixth Form Bursaries , worth up to 100 % of the day fee , are available to Sixth Form applicants for September 2022 . Bursary applications must be made by end of February 2022 and bursaries will be awarded on merit and after assessment of the means of parents or guardians . The candidate must also achieve the GCSE grades required for Sixth Form entry i . e . a minimum of six GCSE passes with at least four of these at grade 6 . Full details are available from the Bursar .
YOUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME
In addition to the wide selection of core A level and BTEC qualifications , Pocklington offers a programme of enrichment opportunities and qualifications from which students can select their preferred options . This programme includes :
The Extended Project Qualification Home Cooking Skills Sports Leadership Qualification Life Skills from the Perspectives of Psychology and Counselling An A level or AS in a fourth subject , where appropriate An A level in Further Mathematics [ for those pupils already taking A level Mathematics ]
The breadth of these opportunities will help pupils to develop key skills , both as learners , and as individuals ready to enter the workplace . Further details of each qualification can be found in the table below and the ‘ frequently asked questions ’.
Your academic programme ( continued )
experience shows that the great majority usually are . Revised choices then have to be made from within these groups .
Occasionally , if there are insufficient numbers to make a particular subject viable , it may be withdrawn , or offered with fewer timetabled lessons and some directed independent study .
SELECTING YOUR SUBJECTS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Selecting your subjects Your choice of A level or BTEC subjects is a big decision , but it is important to remember there is plenty of advice and support available to ensure that you make appropriate choices . You should bear in mind the following factors :
Are you good at the subject ? Prior attainment is a central factor . Most subjects have specific GCSE entry requirements and you should seek further advice from the relevant Head of Department if you are unsure .
Do you like the subject ? Motivation is obviously important too . It is much easier to study a subject you enjoy !
Do you need the subject ? The university course , training or employment route you are considering may require particular subjects . Different courses may also require different grades and so it is wise to check the possible
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