Courses and Entry Requirements
Our entry requirements are 5 or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded at 4 or above, including English and maths. Please note that some subjects have their own entry requirements:
Subject | Guidance Entry Grades |
Computer Science | Achieved a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or a grade 5 in Computer Science with a 4 in Mathematics |
Economics | Achieved a grade 5 in Mathematics |
ICT | No additional entry requirements |
English Language | Achieved a grade 5 in English Language |
English Literature | Achieved a grade 5 in English Literature |
Geography | No additional entry requirements |
History | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
Government and Politics | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
French | Achieved a grade 5 in French |
German | Achieved a grade 5 in German |
Spanish | Achieved a grade 5 in Spanish |
Mathematics | Achieved a grade 6 in Mathematics |
Mathematics (Further) | Achieved a grade 7 in Mathematics |
Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Achieved a grade 6 or higher in combined GCSE Science or grade 6 or higher for the single GCSE Science selected at A Level. Physics students also have to select A Level Maths |
Psychology | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
Sociology | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
Art and Design | Achieved a grade 4 or above in GCSE Art |
Art and Design (Photography) | No additional entry requirements |
Art and Design (3D Design) | No additional entry requirements |
Textile Design (AQA)* | Relevant GCSE is desirable but not essential (Art & Design, Photography, 3D, Product Design, Graphics or Textiles) |
Graphic Communication (AQA)* | Relevant GCSE is desirable but not essential (Art & Design, Photography, 3D, Product Design, Graphics or Textiles) |
Business | No additional entry requirements |
Media | No additional entry requirements |
Religious Education | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
Applied Science | Achieved a grade 4 in all sciences |
Business | No additional entry requirements |
Performing Arts (Dance) Extended Certificate | Audition – achieved a grade 4/pass or above in GCSE/BTEC in associated Performing Arts course |
Performing Arts (Acting) Extended Certificate | Audition – achieved a grade 4/pass or above in GCSE/BTEC in associated Performing Arts course |
Heath and Social Care (Diploma) | No additional entry requirements |
Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) | No additional entry requirements |
Sport | It is desirable that students have played sport for a community club |
These entry requirements are at the Principal’s discretion and individual cases will always be considered.
*delivery subject to demand