Academic criteria
To be admitted all students must fulfill the following requirements:
- Achieve at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and either English Language or English Literature in addition to 4 further GCSEs at Grade 9 to 4.
- Achieve at least a GCSE Grade 6 in the three subjects they wish to study at A Level. There is more detail on this below.
In the case of new subjects (not studied at GCSE) students will need to achieve at least a GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.
Subjects that can be studied on achievement of the entry requirements listed above:
- Business
- Classical Civilization
- Criminology (L3 Diploma)
- Drama and Theatre Studies
- DT: Fashion and Textiles
- English Language
- Geography
- History
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
German, French, Latin and Spanish can only be chosen if studied previously.
Additional entry requirements where applicants have studied the subject before:
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| Subject: Biology | At least:
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| Subject: Chemistry | At least:
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| Subject: Physics | At least:
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| Subject: Mathematics | At least:
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| Subject: Further Mathematics | At least:
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| Subject: PE | At least:
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| Subject: Psychology | At least:
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Additional entry requirements where applicants have not studied the subject before:
| Subject | At least |
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| Subject: Art and Design and Photography | At least: A portfolio of artwork assessed by the Art Department to be in line with GCSE Grade 6 criteria. |
| Subject: DT: Product Design | At least: GCSE 5 in Maths |
| Subject: English Literature | At least: Grade 6 in English Language |
| Subject: Music | At least: Grade 5 or 6 Standard (ABRSM or equivalent) in an instrument or voice |
| Subject: PE | At least: Grade 5 in one Science |
| Subject: Psychology | At least: Grade 5 in one Science |