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Entry 2023
Entry 2023 Applications Are Now Closed
Subject Choices
Take a look at the large variety of A Levels we offer here at Orleans Park Sixth Form. Click below to go straight there:
Option Blocks 2023
| BLOCK V | BLOCK W | BLOCK X | BLOCK Y | BLOCK Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Computing | Business Studies | Fine Art | Biology |
| French | Drama | English Literature | Biology | Economics |
| German* | Economics | Further Maths | Geography | Film Studies |
| Politics | History | History | Maths | Maths |
| Photography | Maths | Psychology | PE | Music* |
| Psychology | Physics | Spanish | Physics | |
| Sociology | Philosophy* |
Please choose three subjects from seperate blocks, plus a reserve. Further Mathematics can only be studied alongside Mathematics and will be a fourth subject. If you choos Phyiscs, you must also study Mathematics.
Subjects marked with an * will only run if there is enough uptake.
Entry Requirements
The minimum academic entrance requirement for the sixth form for September 2023 is 6 Grade 9-4 GCSEs with at least 3 subjects at Grade 6 including English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or higher. Most students will study three A Level subjects over two years, although Further Mathematics A Level is usually studied as a fourth subject. We are unable to accept applications from anyone who is not studying for GCSE or iGCSE qualifications. We strongly advise that students have at least a GCSE Grade 6 in the subjects they will study at A Level. Some subjects can be taken at A Level without having studied them at GCSE.
Compulsory subject specific criteria for A Levels:
| Mathematics | GCSE Mathematics Grade 7 |
| Further Mathematics | A Level Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics Grade 7 or higher |
| Biology | GCSE Biology Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6, or GCSE Science Grades 6-6. All from the higher tier. + GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 |
| Chemistry | GCSE Chemistry Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6, or GCSE Science Grades 6-6. All from the higher tier. + GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 |
| Physics | GCSE Physics Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6, or GCSE Science Grades 6-6. All from the higher tier. Students must also study A Level Mathematics |
| Computer Science | GCSE Grade 6 in Computing (if studied) and/or GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics |
| English Literature | GCSE English Literature Grade 6 or English Language Grade 6 |
| Economics | GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics and English |
| French | GCSE French Grade 6 |
| German | GCSE German Grade 6 |
| Spanish | GCSE Spanish Grade 6 |
| Music | GCSE Music Grade 6 |
| Psychology | GCSE Grade 5 in English, Mathematics and Science |
| All other A Level subjects | GCSE Grade 5 in English (Highly Recommended) |
Determined Admission Arrangements 2023-24
Please click below to read our Determined Admission Arrangements. This outlines our admissions policy along with what happens when we become over-subscribed:
Determined Admissions Arrangements
Key Dates for September 2023 Entry
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Applications open |
Monday 26 September 2022 |
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Open Evening |
Thursday 13 October 2022 |
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Applications close |
Friday 6 January 2023 |
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Interviews for internal applicants begin |
Monday 30 January 2023 |
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Offers of places made to external applicants |
W/C 6 March 2023 |
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Sixth Form Induction Day |
Thursday 29 June 2023 (TBC) |
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GCSE results published and Enrolment Day |
Thursday 24 August 2023 |
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Sixth Form registration and start of term |
Wednesday 6 September 2023 |
Year 12 Parents Information Evening 2022
A Level Wider Reading & Activities
In order to help you prepare for your A Levels, we have produced a document which gives suggestions on activities and wider reading relating to the A Level subjects we offer. These are not compulsory tasks, but we do recommend you give them a go. They will help develop your wider knowledge and understanding.
A Level Wider Reading Activities