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APPENDIX

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY ONTO
SPECIFIC A LEVEL/BTEC COURSES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

From September 2026 the majority of new Lower Sixth D* = A* = 8.5 D = A = 7 M = B = 5.5 P (Level 2) = C = 4
students will arrive at Millfield with numerical grades but P (Level 1) = E/F = 1.75 U (any tier) = 0
there will be also be some alphabetical IGCSE and BTEC
(level 2) grades. On this basis, Millfield’s over-arching entry
requirement to follow our ‘standard’ 3 A level Sixth
These grades can all be converted into a numerical value Form programme (which may include single A level
using the conversion details below: equivalents) is a minimum of 30 points from the
student’s best 6 GCSE/IGCSE/BTEC courses. Entry into
a) GCSE (and International GCSE) numerical grades (9 – 1) a BTEC multiple A Level equivalent programme
convert directly to their numerical value (e.g. grade 9 = 9; requires a minimum of 22 points from the students
U = 0, etc.) best 5 GCSE/IGCE/BTEC courses.

b) Alphabetical grades for International GCSEs (A* – G) For example if a student’s top 6 GCSE results were one ‘8’
have been allocated the following numerical values: grade, four ‘7’ grades and a ‘6’ that would give a total of 42
points which would be over the threshold. GCSEs in modern
A* = 8.5 A = 7 B = 5.5 C = 4 foreign languages by native speakers do not count towards
this calculation. Native speakers include those who speak
c) BTEC (level 2) grades (Distinction* – Pass) have been the language at home or those with significant schooling in
allocated the following numerical values: the country (five years or more).

SUBJECT QUALIFICATION ESSENTIAL GCSE NOTES

ART & DESIGN BTEC A minimum of 22 points Portfolio essential for final decision. Ability to work independently required.
(BTEC) from the student’s best five This is a triple A level equivalent course. Interested students must speak with
GCSE/IGCSE/BTEC (or the Head of Department.
equivalent) courses

ART & DESIGN A LEVEL A minimum of 30 points Experience of an art & design based GCSE subject is highly desirable and/or
(FINE ART) from the student’s best six evidence of an art & design portfolio is required. Ability to work independently.
GCSE/IGCSE/BTEC (or A grade 6 (B) in Art is desirable.
equivalent) courses
ART & DESIGN A LEVEL A minimum of 30 points Students who have not studied Photography before should ideally be
(PHOTOGRAPHY) from the student’s best six conversant with an SLR camera and would benefit from having access to one.
GCSE/IGCSE/BTEC (or
equivalent) courses

BIOLOGY A LEVEL 7-6 (A-B) GCSE Combined Students with lower grades must discuss their options with the Head of
Science: Trilogy or 6 (B) Biology.
Biology – Separate Science
6 (B) Maths
5 (C+) English
BUSINESS A LEVEL 4 (C) English An understanding of relevant Business news is recommended with a keen
5 (C+) Business Studies interest in keeping up with business issues in the real world.

CHEMISTRY A LEVEL 7-7 (A-A) GCSE Combined Students with lower grades must discuss their options with the Head of
Science: Trilogy or 7 (A) Chemistry.
Chemistry – Separate
Science
7 (A) Maths
CHINESE A LEVEL 6 (B) Chinese Mandarin A keen interest in all aspects of Chinese culture and language is essential; a
MANDARIN stay in the target language country is recommended.

CLASSICAL A LEVEL 5 (C+) English Students should have an interest in classical civilisation.
CIVILISATION

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