Courses and Entry Requirements
We offer a comprehensive range of A-level and Vocational courses. Our entry requirements are 5 or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded at 4 or above, including English Language and Maths.
Click on the subject titles below to download the relevant course information sheets, and find out more about the subjects you are interested in. You can also learn more about what is covered by subject in our curriculum maps.
Some subjects have their own entry requirements, please check the individual course information sheet for full details:
| Subject | Guidance Entry Grades |
| Applied Science | Achieved a grade 4 in all Sciences |
| Art and Design (Art, Craft & Design) | No additional entry requirements – if a student is applying for a course in a subject they have studied at GCSE it is expected that they would have achieved at least a standard pass (grade 4) in that subject (can only study up to 2x Art & Design qualifications) |
| Art and Design (3D Design) | No additional entry requirements – if a student is applying for a course in a subject they have studied at GCSE it is expected that they would have achieved at least a standard pass (grade 4) in that subject (can only study up to 2x Art & Design qualifications) |
| Art and Design (Photography) | No additional entry requirements – if a student is applying for a course in a subject they have studied at GCSE it is expected that they would have achieved at least a standard pass (grade 4) in that subject (can only study up to 2x Art & Design qualifications) |
| Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Achieved a grade 6-6 or higher in combined GCSE Science or grade 6 or higher for the single GCSE Science selected at A Level. Achieved Grade 5 or higher in Maths to study Biology or Chemistry. Physics students also have to select A-level Maths and achieve Grade 6 or higher in their GCSE Maths. All three subjects require Grade 4 or higher in GCSE English Language |
| Business – A-level | No additional entry requirements – if a student is applying for a course in a subject that they have studied at GCSE it is expected that they would have achieved at least a standard pass (grade 4) in that subject |
| Business – BTEC | No additional entry requirements |
| Classics | Achieved grade 5 or above in either Classical Civilisation, History or English |
| Computer Science | Achieved grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or a grade 5 in Computer Science with a 4 in Mathematics |
| Criminology | No additional requirements |
| Economics | Achieved grade 6 (or higher) in Mathematics and grade 5 (or higher) in English Language or English Literature |
| English Language | Achieved a grade 5 in English Language |
| English Literature | Achieved a grade 5 in English Literature |
| EPQ | Year 13 Option only |
| French | Achieved a grade 5 in French |
| Geography | No additional entry requirements – if a student is applying for a course in a subject they have studied at GCSE it is expected that they would have achieved at least a standard pass (grade 4) in that subject |
| Geology | Achieved a grade 5-5 or higher in combined GCSE science or grade 6 or higher in GCSE Geography |
| Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) | No additional entry requirements |
| History | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
| ICT | No additional entry requirements |
| Law | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
| Mathematics | Achieved a grade 6 in Mathematics |
| Mathematics (Further) | Achieved a grade 7 in Mathematics |
| Mathematics (Core) | Year 13 option only |
| Media | No additional entry requirements |
| Physical Education A-Level | Achieved a grade 5-4 or above in Combined Science or Grade 5 or above in 2 out of the 3 single GCSE Sciences and essential that you take part in some form of competitive sport/physical activity on a regular basis |
| Performing Arts (Acting) Extended Certificate | Achieved a grade 4/pass or above in GCSE/BTEC in associated Performing Arts course |
| Polish | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in English Language. You will need to speak, read and write in Polish at GCSE level |
| Politics | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
| Psychology | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
| Religious Education | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
| Sociology | Achieved a grade 5 in either English |
| Spanish | Achieved a grade 5 in Spanish |
| Sport – BTEC | 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
