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Subject specific grades: individual subjects have their own entry requirements as shown below.
Subject Specific Entry Requirements
(Note: All grades refer to GCSE qualifications)
| I wish to study … | I require a minimum of … |
| Applied Science | Grade 4 in Combined Science GCSE |
| Art | Grade 4 in Art (GCSE) or Merit in Art and Design (BTEC) or a portfolio of work if no experience of Art at KS4 |
| Biology | Grade 6 in Biology or in Combined Science GCSE |
| Business Studies | GCSE / BTEC (Level 2) in this subject is desirable but not essential |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 in Chemistry or in Combined Science GCSE |
| Core Maths | Grade 5 at Higher Tier |
| Economics | GCSE in this subject is desirable but not essential |
| English Literature | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature |
| Further Maths | Grade 7 in Maths |
| Geography | Grade 6 in Geography |
| Health & Social Care | Merit (BTEC, Level 2) in this subject is desirable but not essential |
| History | Grade 6 in History |
| ICT | Grade 4 in IT/Computer Science desirable |
| Maths | Grade 7 in Maths |
| Media Studies | Merit (BTEC, Level 2) in this subject is desirable but not essential |
| Performing Arts | Grade 4 GCSE in this subject is desirable but not essential |
| Philosophy & Ethics | Grade 5 in Religious Studies is desirable. If not studied at GCSE, will be based on grades achieved in English and, if appropriate, History |
| Photography | Grade 4 in Photography (GCSE) or Merit in Art and Design (BTEC) or a portfolio of work if no experience of Photography at KS4 |
| Physics | Grade 6 in Physics or in Combined Science GCSE. It is recommended that students also study A Level Maths |
| Polish | An ability to read / write in Polish |
| Psychology | Grade 4 in English and Maths |
| Sociology | Grade 4 in English |
| Sport | Grade 4 in Physical Education (GCSE) or Merit (or equivalent) at OCR Cambridge Nationals |
| Travel & Tourism | Merit (BTEC, Level 2) or Grade 4 in Geography in this subject is desirable but not essential |
