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REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY ONTO SPECIFIC

A LEVEL/BTEC COURSES

SUBJECT QUALIFICATION ESSENTIAL GCSE NOTES

PHILOSOPHY A LEVEL 6 (B) English A challenging and interesting course for those who wish to develop their thinking
and logical analysis skills. You will need to be confident reading and resilient when
the going gets tough. Students are encouraged to see the Head of Department.

PHYSICAL A LEVEL 4 (C) English Genuine appetite for the theoretical aspects of sports performance. Coaching may
EDUCATION 5 (C+) any science GCSE be part of the practical assessment.
(from Biology,
Chemistry, Physics,
Combined Science or
Level 2 Merit BTEC
Science)
5 (C+) Physical
Education
PHYSICS A LEVEL 7-7 (A-A) GCSE Students with lower grades must discuss their options with the Head of Physics.
Combined Science:
Trilogy or 7 (A) Physics
– Separate Science
and 7 (A) Maths
POLITICS A LEVEL 6 (B) English Students should have a genuine interest in current affairs, as well as a desire to
explore and understand some complex political ideas.

PRODUCT DESIGN A LEVEL A minimum of 30 Some experience in a design-based GCSE subject is highly desirable, plus evidence
points from the of a strong design portfolio. Grade 6 (B) and higher in GCSE Product Design is
student’s best six desirable. Art/Textiles portfolios will be considered.
GCSE/IGCSE/BTEC
(or equivalent) courses
PSYCHOLOGY A LEVEL 6-6 (B-B) GCSE Students with lower grades must discuss their options with the Head of
Combined Science: Psychology.
Trilogy or 6 (B) Biology
– Separate Science
6 (B) Maths
5 (C+) English

SPANISH A LEVEL 6 (B) Spanish A stay in the target language country is recommended.

SPORT BTEC A minimum of 22 points Well suited to students who prefer coursework to exams. Ability to work
from the student’s best independently and in groups. This is a double A level equivalent course.
five GCSE/IGCSE/BTEC
(or equivalent) courses

Note: where the desired/essential grade is a 4 (or C) in First Language English, the equivalent Second Language grade will be a 6 (or B); where the desired/essential grade is
a 6 (or B) in First Language English, the equivalent Second Language grade will be an 7 (or A).

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