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Entry 2024
Entry September 2024
Applications are now closed.
Sixth Form Subjects
Click on the link below to see the large variety of subjects we offer at our Sixth Form.
Option Blocks for September 2024
| BLOCK V | BLOCK W | BLOCK X | BLOCK Y | BLOCK Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Computing | Fine Art | Biology | Biology |
| French | Drama | Business Studies | Geography | Economics |
| Physical Education | Economics | English Literature | Maths | Film Studies |
| Politics | History | Further Maths | Spanish | German* |
| Photography* | Maths | History | Philosophy* | Maths |
| Psychology | Physics | Psychology | Music* | |
| Sociology | Physics |
Students should choose three subjects from separate blocks plus a reserve. Further Mathematics can only be studied alongside Mathematics and will normally be a fourth subject. If you choose Physics, you must also study Mathematics. Final choices are required at enrolment and subject to spaces being available.
Subjects marked with an * will only run if enough students choose them.
Key Dates for September 2024 Entry
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Applications Open |
25 September 2023 |
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Open Evening |
12 October 2023 |
| Applications Close | 5 January 2024 |
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Subject interviews for internal students |
22 January 2024 |
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Offers of places made to external applicants |
w/c 4 March 2024 |
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Sixth Form Induction Day |
27 June 2024 |
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GCSE results published and Internal Student Enrolment Day |
22 August 2024 |
| External Student Enrolment Day | 23 August 2024 |
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Sixth Form registration and start of term |
4 September 2024 |
Entry Requirements
The minimum academic entrance requirement for the Sixth Form for September 2024 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 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
| A Level Subject | Specific Criteria |
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| Mathematics | GCSE Mathematics Grade 7 |
| Further Mathematics | A Level Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics Grade 7 or higher |
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Biology |
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Chemistry |
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Physics |
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| Computer Science | GCSE Grade 6 in Computing (if studied) and GCSE Grade 6 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
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 25-26
Determined Admissions Arrangements 24-25
Determined Admissions Arrangements 23-24
Year 12 Parents Information Evening
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