Entrance information

For A-Level study, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4+ in five different subjects including English Language and Maths. We accept short course GCSE grades as part of the entry requirements.

We do accept equivalent level two qualifications, such as BTEC and OCR Nationals, but they will only count as one grade as we look for achievement in five separate disciplines.

We reserve the right to make exceptions to these conditions through the discretion of our governing body, which will consider any exceptional personal circumstances upon application by the student concerned.

Subject and entry requirements GCSE grade required
Art: Fine Art Grade 5+ in GCSE Art, or submission of a portfolio of work of the equivalent standard
Art: Photography Grade 5+ in GCSE Photography, or submission of a portfolio of work of the equivalent standard
Biology Grade 6+ in GCSE Biology, or 66 in Combined Science
Business Studies Grade 5+ or Merit in Level 2 Business Studies (GCSE) or Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics
Chemistry Grade 6+ in GCSE Chemistry, or 66 in Combined Science
Computer Science Grade 5+ in GCSE Computer Science, or Grade 6+ in GCSE Mathematics.
Criminology Grade 5+ in GCSE English Language
Design Technology: Product Design Grade 5+ in GCSE DT/Merit in Engineering, or submission of a portfolio of work of the equivalent standard. Grade 5+ at GCSE Mathematics.
Economics Grade 5+ in both English Language and Mathematics
English Language & Literature Grade 5+ in both GCSE English Language and English Literature
French Grade 5+ in GCSE French (higher)
Geography Grade 5+ in GCSE Geography
History Grade 5+ in GCSE History
Mathematics Grade 6+ in GCSE Mathematics
Physics Grade 6+ in GCSE Physics, or 66 in Combined Science. Must also take A-Level Mathematics.
Psychology Grade 5+ in both English Language and Mathematics
Religious Education Grade 5+ in GCSE Religious Studies, or Grade 5+ in GCSE English Language
Spanish Grade 5+ in GCSE Spanish (higher)
Sociology Grade 5+ in GCSE Sociology, or Grade 5+ in GCSE English Language
OCR National Health and Social Care 5 grade 4s including English and Maths
OCR National Sport level 3 5 grade 4s including English and Maths

For Sport and Physical Activity and Health Social Care these courses can be offered at 1, 2 or 3 A-Level equivalent and/or alongside A-Levels for those students with appropriate grades.