Entry Requirements

Sixth Form Entry Requirements for Intake From 2027

A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 6, with English and Maths at Grade 5 or above.

We recommend a Grade 6 in any subject to be studied at A-level (where the student has previously studied the subject).

Equivalent vocational qualifications may be accepted. All full course Level 2 qualifications, including Applied GCSEs, of whatever size will count as one GCSE.

The following also apply:

  • To study Biology, students need to have achieved a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology or a minimum of two Grade 6s in Science at GCSE.
  • To study Mathematics, students need a Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics.
  • To study Further Mathematics students need to have achieved a Grade 8 at GCSE Mathematics.
  • To study Physics or Chemistry students need to have a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics.
  • To study Computer Science, students must have Grade 6 or above in Mathematics at GCSE.
  • Students studying PE should play a sport that is on the specification at club / county level or above.
  • Students wanting to study 4 A level courses should achieve at least an average GCSE Grade of 7.