Entry Requirements
To undertake certain courses there will be a minimum grade requirement. Once you have your GCSE results in August, double-check the entry criteria below:
A Level Courses
To undertake courses at A Level, students will need a minimum of five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics, together with a Grade 5 or above in the chosen subject. Some subjects may have additional criteria, detailed below:
| Subject | Additional Entry Criteria |
|---|---|
| Art, Craft & Design | Students who have not studied this subject at GCSE will be required to produce a portfolio and be interviewed prior to being accepted onto the course |
| Biology | Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology and one other science or Grade 66 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 6 in GCSE English and Mathematics is desirable* |
| Business Studies | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Business Studies |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry and one other science or Grade 66 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 6 in GCSE English and Mathematics is desirable* |
| Computer Science | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics and one of the GCSE Science qualifications. Programming experience to an equivalent level is required if GCSE Computer Science has not been taken* |
| Dance | Experience to an equivalent level is required if GCSE Dance has not been taken* |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | Experience to an equivalent level is required if GCSE Drama has not been taken. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English is desirable* |
| Economics | Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics |
| English Language | Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language and/or GCSE English Literature |
| English Literature | Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature and/or GCSE English Language |
| French | Grade 5 or above in GCSE French |
| Geography | Grade 6 or above in GCSE English and GCSE Geography is desirable |
| German | Grade 5 or above in GCSE German |
| History | Grade 6 or above in GCSE English and GCSE History is desirable |
| Latin | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Latin |
| Law | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
| Mathematics | Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics |
| Further Mathematics | Grade 8 or above in GCSE Mathematics |
| Music | Grade 6 and above on an instrument or voice |
| Music Technology | Grade 5 or above in one of the GCSE Science qualifications is desirable |
| Philosophy | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Ethics & Philosophy |
| Photography | Students who have not studied this subject at GCSE will be required to produce a portfolio and be interviewed prior to being accepted onto the course |
| Physical Education | Grade 5 or above in one of the GCSE Science qualifications and expert in one sport |
| Physics | Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics and one other science or Grade 66 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 6 in GCSE English and Mathematics is desirable* |
| Politics | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
| Product Design | Grade 5 or above, or a Level 2 Merit, in a product related subject such as GCSE Design & Technology or Construction. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics or one of the GCSE Science qualifications is desirable |
| Psychology | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English and one of the GCSE Science qualifications |
| Sociology | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English |
* If required, students will be interviewed for a place on the course on GCSE results day in August.
T Level Courses
To undertake a T Level, students will need a minimum of five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics. We are offering T Levels in the following subjects, with the following specialisms:
| Subject | Specialism/s |
|---|---|
| Business | Team Leadership & Management |
| Education & Early Years | Early Years Educator or Assisting in Teaching |
| Health | Supporting the Adult Nursing Team or Supporting the Care of Children & Young People |
| Media | Content Creation & Production |
Applied General Course
To undertake an Applied General qualification, students will need a minimum of five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. Additional criteria is also required for some subjects, detailed below:
| Subject | Additional Entry Criteria |
|---|---|
| Food Science & Nutrition | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition or a Level 2 Merit in a food-related subject, such as Hospitality & Catering. Grade 4 in one of the GCSE Science qualifications is desirable. |
T Level Foundation Programme
| Subject | Entry Criteria |
|---|---|
| T Level Foundation Programme | GCSE subjects below Grade 4 (or equivalent). Resits in GCSE English and/or Mathematics as required. |