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Student Application 2026 – 2027
Our Sixth Form entry requirements are designed to ensure students are prepared to succeed in their chosen courses and make the most of the opportunities available. These requirements outline the typical grades and criteria needed for admission to specific subjects and study programmes. Please note that all entry requirements are subject to change and may be updated periodically, so we recommend checking this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Choose 3 subjects below, these must be in different blocks.
| Options | Entry Requirements |
| BLOCK B | |
| Business Studies | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and a minimum merit in Business, if already studied. |
| Sociology | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 5 in English Language |
| Physics | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 6 in Physics or 6 6 in Combined Science. Students must also study A Level Mathematics. |
| Sport | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and a minimum Grade 4 in PE/ Merit Cambridge Nationals in Physical Education, if already studied. |
| Polish | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 5 at GCSE in Polish. |
| BLOCK C | |
| Biology | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 6 in Biology or 6 6 Combined Science and Grade 5 in English. |
| Media Studies | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and a minimum merit in Media if already studied. |
| Psychology | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 5 in English language and Grade 5 5 in Combined Science. |
| Music | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and a minimum merit in Music if already studied. otherwise, you must have prior experience of music or music technology. |
| BLOCK E | |
| Business Studies | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and a minimum merit in Business, if already studied. |
| History | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum Grade 6 in History and grade 5 in English Language. |
| Mathematics | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum Grade 7 in Maths. |
| Community Language | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 5 at GCSE in the chosen language |
| BLOCK A | |
| English Lit | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 6 in English Literature and grade 5 in English Language. |
| Psychology | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 5 in English Language and grades 5 5 in Combined Science. |
| Creative Arts | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 5 in Art or Merit in Art and Design. |
| Applied Science | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and minimum grades 5 4 in Combined Science. |
| BLOCK D | |
| Chemistry | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 6 in Chemistry or 6 6 in Combined Science and minimum grade 6 in Mathematics |
| Geography | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include English and Maths a minimum grade 5 in Geography and minimum grades 5 in English and Maths |
| Philosophy and Ethics | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5+ to include English and Maths and a minimum grade 6 in Religious Studies and grade 5 in English. If not studied at GCSE, entry will be based on English grades |
| Health and Social Care | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and a minimum merit HSC, if already studied. |
| Performing Arts | A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 4+ to include English and Maths and a minimum merit in Performing Arts, if already studied. |
