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title: "Sixth Form Option Blocks"
url: "https://www.aaasixthform.com/apply/sixth-form-option-blocks"
school: "St. Aidans & St Anthony's 6th Form"
---

# Sixth Form Option Blocks

## Sixth Form Option Blocks

To study 4 A level Courses you must have achieved at least 5 grades at 9/8/7.

To study 3 A level Courses you must have achieved at least 3 passes at grade 5 and 2 at grade 4 preferably including English and Maths.

For those who have not achieved these entry requirements please [contact](https://www.aaasixthform.com/contact) the sixth form to arrange an appointment to discuss either an individualised programme of study where possible or other pathway options.

**All students who have not achieved a grade 4 in either Maths or English or both must take GCSE RESITS in block E.**

Only 1 subject can be chosen from any block. Where 2 subjects are in the same block and not repeated in any other block  it is not possible to take both subjects.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE BLOCKS ARE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027.**

| Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E\* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Art and Design | Applied Science (AAQ) | Business Studies (BTEC) | Business Studies (BTEC) |
| Economics | Chemistry | Biology | Health and Social Care (AAQ) | English Literature |
| Applied Law (BTEC) | Computer Science | Chemistry | History | History |
| Mathematics | English Language | English Language | Further Mathematics | IT (AAQ) |
| Philosophy and Theology | English Literature | French | Music | Mathematics |
| Physics | Geography | Applied Law (BTEC) | Politics | Media Studies |
| Psychology | Health and Social Care (AAQ) | Photography | Sport (BTEC) | Psychology |
|  | Mathematics | Sociology | Textiles Design | GCSE Maths Resit |
|  | Sociology |  | 3D Design | GCSE English Resit |
|  | Spanish |  | Physics |  |

**\*If a resit GCSE English or Maths is needed, it must be taken in block E.**

### Apply

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### St. Aidans & St Anthony's 6th Form

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