Subject Entry Requirements-Course starting in September 2026
In addition to the requirements below each student will need to achieve a minimum of a Grade 4 in five of their GCSE subjects. Furthermore, to study 4 subjects students should have at least 4 GCSEs at Grade 7 or above.
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6 Form Subject (A level/BTEC) |
Subject Entrance Minimum Requirements |
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Art (A level) |
GCSE Art grade 5, or subject to portfolio review if a grade 4 is attained or GCSE Art not completed. |
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Biology (A level) |
GCSE Biology grade 6 in Triple Science, or grade 6-6 in GCSE Double Award Science, with GCSE Maths grade 6 and GCSE English (Literature or Language) grade 5. |
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Business Studies (A level) |
If studied, a GCSE grade 5 in Business Studies alongside a GCSE English (Literature or Language) and Maths grade 5. If GCSE Business Studies is not studied, a grade 5 in Maths and English (Literature or Language). |
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Business Studies (BTEC) |
Five 4 - 9 GCSE grades including a minimum of a 4 in GCSE English (Literature or Language) and a minimum of a 4 in GCSE Maths. |
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Chemistry (A level) |
GCSE Chemistry grade 6 in Triple Science, or grade 6-6 in GCSE Double Award Science, with GCSE Maths grade 6, and a GCSE English (Literature of Language) grade 5. |
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Computer Science (A level) |
GCSE Computer Science grade 5 or if Computer Science has not been completed, GCSE Maths grade 6. |
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D |
3D Design (A level) |
GCSE Design and Technology grade 5 (except Systems strand). Alternatively, if Design and Technology has not been completed, GCSE Art and Design grade 5 and a portfolio review. |
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Drama & Theatre Studies (A Level) |
GCSE Drama grade 5 and GCSE English Literature grade 5. |
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Early Childhood Development (BTEC AAQ) |
Five 4 - 9 GCSE grades including a minimum of a 4 in GCSE English (Literature or Language). |
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Economics (A level) |
GCSE English (Literature or Language) and Maths grade 6. | |
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English Language (A level) |
GCSE English Language grade 5. |
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English Literature (A level) |
GCSE English Literature grade 6. |
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Film Studies (A level) |
GCSE English Language grade 5, or GCSE English Language grade 4 and English Literature grade 5. |
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French (A level) |
GCSE French grade 6. |
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Geography (A level) |
GCSE Geography Grade 5 or if GCSE Geography has not been studied, grade 6-6 in double science or 2 x grade 6’s from triple science. |
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Health & Social Care (BTEC AAQ) |
Five 4 - 9 GCSE grades including a minimum of a 4 in GCSE English (Literature or Language). |
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History (A level) |
GCSE History grade 6, or if History has not been completed at GCSE, a GCSE English (Literature or Language) grade 6. |
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IT Cambridge National |
Five 4 - 9 GCSE grades, including a minimum of a 4 in English (Literature or Language) and a minimum of a 4 in Maths. |
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Maths (A level) |
GCSE Maths grade 7. |
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Maths (Level 3 Core) |
GCSE Maths grade 5. |
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Further Maths (A level) |
GCSE Maths grade 8. |
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Media Studies (A level) |
If studied, a grade 5 in GCSE Media Studies and a GCSE English Language grade 5, or GCSE English Language grade 4 and English Literature grade 5. If GCSE Media Studies is not studied, a GCSE English Language grade 5, or GCSE English Language grade 4 and English Literature grade 5 |
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Philosophy (A level) |
GCSE English (Literature or Language) grade 6. |
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Physics (A level) |
GCSE Physics grade 6 in Triple Science, or grade 6-6 in GCSE Double Award Science, with GCSE |
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Politics (A Level) |
GCSE English grade 5 (Literature or Language) and a grade 5 in a GCSE Humanities Subject (History, Geography or Full Course RE). | |
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Psychology (A level) |
GCSE English (Literature or Language) grade 5, with GCSE Biology grade 6 if a student has completed Triple Science, or if a student has completed GCSE Double Award Science grade 6, 6. |
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Sociology (A level) |
If studied, a grade 5 in GCSE Sociology and a grade 5 in GCSE English (Literature or Language), If GCSE Sociology is not studied, a grade 5 in GCSE English (Literature or Language). |