Entry Criteria
A Levels Pathway
Choose three A-level subjects below
Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English language and mathematics.
It is possible to study economics, history, geography, psychology or sociology in Year 12 if the subject was not studied at GCSE. Enrolment on these courses will be at the discretion of the Academy.
All students are enrolled at the discretion of the leadership team and individual results will be discussed as part of the enrolment process on GCSE results day.
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English language |
Mathematics |
Other |
Exam Board |
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Art & Design |
5 |
5 |
6 in art & design GCSE or design related GCSE |
Edexcel |
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Biology |
* |
* |
* |
OCR |
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Chemistry |
* |
* |
* |
AQA |
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Drama |
6 |
5 |
A grade 6 in GCSE Drama.
If studying without GCSE drama, a grade 7 or above in English if studying without GCSE drama |
Edexcel |
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Economics |
6 |
6 |
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Edexcel |
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English Literature |
6 |
5 |
6 in English literature GCSE |
Edexcel |
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Further Maths |
5 |
9 |
8 in Physics |
OCR MEI A |
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Geography |
6 |
6 |
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OCR |
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History |
6 |
5 |
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Edexcel |
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Mandarin |
5 |
5 |
B in Mandarin GCSE |
Cambridge Pre-U |
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Mathematics |
5 |
8 |
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OCR MEI B
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Media Studies |
6 |
5 |
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Eduqas |
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Music |
5 |
5 |
6 in music or grade 5 ABRSM in instrument and grade 5 ARSBM in music theory |
Eduqas |
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Physics |
* |
* |
* |
AQA |
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Psychology |
6 |
6 |
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AQA |
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Religious Studies |
6 |
5 |
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Eduqas |
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Sociology |
6 |
5 |
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AQA |
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Spanish |
5 |
5 |
6 in Spanish GCSE or home language Spanish/Portuguese or other romance language |
AQA |
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*A level science combination |
Double science GCSE |
Biology GCSE |
Chemistry GCSE |
Physics GCSE |
Maths GCSE |
English language GCSE |
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Single biology |
7, 7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
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Single chemistry |
7, 7 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
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Single physics |
7, 7 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
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Biology & chemistry |
8, 7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
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Chemistry & physics |
8, 7 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
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Biology & physics |
8, 7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
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All three sciences |
8, 8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
Vocational Pathway
Choose one of the four vocational qualifications below
Five GCSE grades 9-4
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English language |
Mathematics |
Other |
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Cambridge Technical Business Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080 guided learning hours) |
4 |
4 |
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Cambridge Technical Sport and Physical Activity Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080 glh) |
4 |
4 |
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Please note that courses are run at the discretion of the Academy and the Academy reserves the right to remove courses if there is not the demand.
