--- title: "Apply" url: "https://www.aaasixthform.com/apply" school: "St. Aidans & St Anthony's 6th Form" --- # Apply ## 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 8 January 2027**. Simply complete our on-line application form and submit it by Sunday 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 | 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 | | 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 | | 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. 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