Applying to Sixth Form
Ready to take the next steps in your education? Our Sixth Form offers a supportive environment, outstanding teaching and a wide range of courses to help you achieve your goals.
How to apply
Applications open on Friday 9 January 2026. Simply complete our on-line application form and submit it by Saturday 14 February.
General Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements for Sixth Form to study 3 A-Level/BTEC courses are a minimum of 5 GCSEs including 3 at Grade 5 and 2 at Grade 4 or better.
Entry Requirements for Sixth Form to study 4 A-Level/BTEC courses are a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 7 or better.
Specific Entry Requirements for Subjects
A-Level
| Course | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| Art & Design | It is desirable but not essential to have grade 5 at GCSE |
| Biology |
Desirable: Grade 7 in GCSE Biology and one other GCSE science and Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 7-7 in Science(Trilogy) and Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics Essential: Grade 6 in GCSE Biology and one other GCSE science and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 6-6 in Science(Trilogy) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Business Studies | English GCSE Grade 6 and Mathematics GCSE Grade 5 |
| Chemistry |
Desirable: Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry and Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 7-7 in Science(Trilogy) and Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics Essential: Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 6-6 in Science(Trilogy) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Computer Science | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Economics | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| English Language | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| English Literature | Grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature |
| French | Grade 6 in GCSE French |
| Geography | Grade 6 in GCSE Geography |
| Politics | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| History | Grade 6 in GCSE History and GCSE English Language |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Further Mathematics | Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Media Studies | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| Music | Grade 6 in GCSE Music or a BTEC Music at Level 2 Distinction and ABRSM Practical Exam Grade 5 and play a musical instrument |
| Philosophy & Theology | GCSE Grade 6 in Religious Education, Grade 5 in GCSE English Language |
| Photography | No formal requirements |
| Physics |
Desirable: Grade 7 in GCSE Physics and Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 7-7 in Science (Trilogy) and Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics Essential: Grade 6 in GCSE Physics and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 6-6 in Science (Trilogy) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Psychology | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language, Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 55 in GCSE Science |
| Sociology | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| Spanish | Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish |
| Textiles Design | Grade 5 in GCSE Textiles |
| Three Dimensional Design |
Grade 5 in GCSE Product Design Grade 4 in English and Maths (if not studied GCSE) |
Other Level 3 Courses
| Course | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including English Language, Mathematics at a grade 4 |
| BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 preferably including English Language and Grade 5 at GCSE Mathematics. Two Grade 5’s from GCSE Physics/GCSE Biology/GCSE Chemistry and Grade 5 at GCSE Mathematics or Grade 5-5 in Science(Trilogy) |
| BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Studies | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above preferably including GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language |
| BTEC / AAQ Health and Social Care | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including English Language |
| BTEC National Extended Certificate in PE & Sport | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 preferably including English Language, Mathematics with a grade 5 in GCSE Biology or GCSE Science with evidence of commitment to school/club level sport. It is recommended that you have successfully studied GCSE or BTEC PE or equivalent in Key Stage 4. |
GCSE
| Course | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| English | All students who have not achieved a Grade 4 at GCSE English must follow this course. |
| Mathematics | All students who have not achieved a Grade 4 at GCSE Mathematics must follow this course. |