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Study Programme Entry Requirements

Acceptance onto each post 16 study programmes is dependent on the ‘Attainment 8’ GCSE Grades (including English Language & Maths which are ‘double weighted’) Each GCSE Grade is equivalent to a number of points: Grade 9=9, 8=8 etc. An up to date estimated score will be available on your next progress check (external students check with your current school).

Foundation 3 Year Pathway

General or Vocational 2 Year Pathway

18 or More Attainment 8 Points

{Including at least 2 GCSEs at Grade 3 and

above}

• L2 Vocational Programme

• GCSE English and/or Maths re-sits required (Did not achieve a Grade 4)

28-42 Attainment 8 Points

{Including at least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 and

above}

• 2 qualifications subject to entry criteria

• GCSE English and/or Maths re-sits needed (Did not achieve a Grade 4)

35-41 Attainment 8 Points

{Including Grade 4 or above in English and

Maths}

• 2 or 3 qualifications subject to entry criteria


• Combination of ALevels and Vocational Qualifications

50 or Attainment 8 Points Points

• 3 ALevels or

• Combination of Vocational Qualifications and ALevels


• 4 ALevels or

• Combination of Vocational Qualifications and ALevels

General or Vocational 2 Year Pathway

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Example Study Programme Selections: Student A attained 2 7s, 2 6s, 3 5s (including English and Maths) and 1 3 (= 54 pts). This will lead to an offer of a General two year programme,

beginning with 3 ASs in Y12

Student B attained 2 8s, 5 7s (including English and Maths) and 1 6 (= 71 pts). This will lead to an offer of a General two year programme, beginning with 4 ASs in Y12

Student C attained 1 5 (English), 3 3s (including Maths) and 2 2s (= 26 pts). This will lead to an offer of a BTEC L2 Business Foundation programme and a re-sit in GCSE Maths

Student D attained 2 5 s (in English and Maths), 3 4s and 3 3s (= 41 pts) and is very good at Art. This could lead to an offer of a three year Level 3 Foundation programme, beginning with a Level 3 CTEC ICT and AS Art in Y12. In year 2 the student will choose a third subject to study.

Student E attained 1 5 (Maths), 3 3s (including Maths) and 3 4s (=31 pts). This will lead to an offer of a Foundation 3 year Pathway and a re-sit in GCSE English.

Most subjects also set a subject specific entry requirement. Please see Subject Specific Requirements. Students who do not meet the specific criteria (e.g gaining a grade 4 in English, not a grade 5, and wishing to study CTEC Business without doing so at KS4) may be considered with a high enough Attainment 8 score.

Each application is considered individually and exceptions may be made after discussions with the relevant stakeholders.

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Subject Details

General or Vocation 2 Year Pathway Year 1 – Combination of ALevel and Vocation Qualifications Year 2 – Combination of ALevel and Vocation Qualifications

Qualification Subject Subject Leader Subject Entry Requirements Awarding Body/Syllabus Progression

A Level

Art & Design: Art, Craft & Design

Miss A Grassham GCSE Art at Grade 6 or above. Grade 5 or above in English Language.

EXAM BOARD: Edexcel SYLLABUS NUMBERS: A level 9AD0 (Component 1=9AD0/01 Component 2 9ADO/02) 40% Exam. 60% Coursework.

Foundation art course, degree or apprenticeship in the Visual Arts

Over 70% of the creative and media industries jobs being related to a qualification in art and design

Art history, art teacher, gallery curator

Biology (*) Mr T Corner

GCSE Science Grade 6, 6 in combined trilogy, a Grade 6 in the B1 and B2 exams and GCSE Maths at Grade 6 or above. GCSE Science Grade 6 in Separate Biology GCSE English at Grade 6 would be an advantage as literacy demands are high for this course.

EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBER: 7402 100% Exam.

Degree courses in biology, environmental science, genetics, medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology, pharmacology and pharmacy

Employment in one of many related employment areas, for example pharmacy, biotechnology, medical support services, catering or land management

Business Studies Mrs KHurley

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above. GCSE Business Grade 5 or above or Distinction in NCFE Business and Enterprise if taken

EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS:601/4337/X; A:601/4336/8 100% Exam.

Higher education courses and careers in areas such as law, business, accounting, geography, economics or politics

Chemistry (*) Dr C Ktori

GCSE Science Grade 6,6 in combined trilogy, a Grade 6 in the C1 and C2 exams and GCSE Maths at Grade 6 or above. GCSE Science Grade 6 in Separate Chemistry

EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS: 1421 A2: 2421 100% Exam.

Degree courses in computer engineering, pharmacology, biological sciences, biochemistry, technical writing, and medicine

Dance Miss R Dives GCSE Dance or Drama at Grade 4 or above. GCSE English at Grade 5 or above.

EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 7237

50% practical - live moderation

50% theory - written exam

Teaching, performing or other careers where communication and creative skills are essential

Prepares students for studying a dance degree at further/higher education levels.

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Drama and Theatre Mrs S Donnelly GCSE English Language Grade 4 and if taken, GCSE Drama Grade 5.

EXAM BOARD: Pearson SYLLABUS NUMBERS: Pearson A Level Drama and Theatre (9DR0) Liner course.

Excellent preparation for a degree in drama or drama school training however, the skills developed through this course are relevant to many different academic and professional areas.

Career opportunities in fields such as performance, direction, production, design (costume, set etc.), theatre management, events management, television and film production assistant, journalism, social worker, teacher, drama therapist and much more

Economics Ms K Hurley

GCSE English Grade 5 or above and Maths at Grade 6 or above. GCSE Business Grade 5 or above or Distinction in NCFE Business and Enterprise if taken. If not a Grade 6 in English and Maths is required

EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS: 601/4372/1; A: 601/4371/X 100% Exam.

Higher education courses and careers in areas such as law, business, accounting, geography, economics or politics

English Literature (*) Mrs C O’Haire Mr N Wills

Grade 6 or above in GSCE English Literature and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language.

EXAM BOARD: AQA - 7712 SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 7712/1 and 7712/2A 80% Exam. 20% NEA.

Career opportunities in fields such as journalism, law, media and teaching.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Mrs L Hughes Ms H Zitouni

5 GCSE Grades at 9-4. EXAM BOARD: AQA Qualification can add UCAS points to an

application or strengthen an application to a specific subject area

French (*) Mrs R Gibson GCSE French at Grade 6 or above. Grade 5 in GCSE English (unless native speaker).

EXAM BOARD: AQA 100% Exam.

Tourism, translating, interpreting, teaching, EC Administration, international commerce, journalism, marketing, industry, business etc.

Further Mathematics (*) Mr Bektas GCSE Mathematics at Grade 8. EXAM BOARD: Edexcel SYLLABUS NUMBER: 2230 100% Exam.

Degree courses in maths or engineering

Geography (*) Mr B Young

GCSE Grade 5 in Geography and Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. If a student with a Humanities interest has not studied Geography GCSE they will be considered with a Grade 7 or above in History.

EXAM BOARD: Edexcel SYLLABUS NUMBER: 9GE0 80% Exam content. 20% Geographical Independent Investigation

Facilitating subject very beneficial for a range of degree courses in humanities/arts and sciences, and adds the breadth that universities may seek for maths, science and medical courses.

Careers in finance, business, law, accountancy, tourism, sustainability, policy and government, journalism, environmental consultancy, international development, research, planning, built environment, marketing, education, management, geology and environmental science

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History (*) Mr C Kemal

Grade 5 in GCSE History, Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature. If a student with a Humanities interest has not studied GCSE History they will be considered with a Grade 7 or above in Geography or RE

EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 7042 80% Exam content. 20% Historical Investigation

Facilitating subject very beneficial for a range of degree courses.

Careers in law, journalism, media, teaching, librarian, politics, research, public relations and personnel

Mathematics (*) Mr C Bektas GCSE Maths at Grade 7 or above from Higher Tier paper. Ideally students from set 1 and set 2.

EXAM BOARD: Edexcel SYLLABUS NUMBERS: Modules: Pure Maths 1, Pure Maths 2, Statistics and Mechanics 100% Exam.

Very beneficial to degree courses in the sciences, geography, psychology, sociology and medical courses

Media Studies Mr M Ellerington

Grade 5 in GCSE Media and Grade 5 or above in English Literature or English Language. If GCSE Media not previously taken a Grade 4 in English Language and Literature required.

EXAM BOARD: OCR SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS: H009 A2: H409

Media related courses in Higher Education, whether in media production, journalism, or in some form of combined course

Physics (*) Mr R Pilbeam

GCSE Science Grade 6, 6 in combined trilogy, a Grade 6 in the P1 and P2 exams and GCSE Maths at Grade 6 or above. GCSE Science Grade 6 in Separate Physics.

EXAM BOARD: Edexcel SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 9PH0/01 Advanced Physics I 9PH0/02 Advanced Physics II 9PH0/03 General and Practical Principles in Physics 100% Exam.

Further studies in pure physics and related courses

Further studies in engineering disciplines Further studies in medicine and medical

sciences

Commerce, law etc.

Psychology Ms S Bheekoo

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Grade 5 in GCSE Maths. Grade 5, 5 in GCSE Science (trilogy) GCSE English at Grade 6 or above could be advantageous.

EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS: 7181 A2: 7182 100% Exam.

Degree course in psychology Foundation for many professions and

occupations including teaching, medicine, nursing, childcare and legal, forensic, educational and clinical psychology

Opportunities for work in special schools, children's hospitals and homes, counselling and work in factories and offices, retail stores, supermarkets, advertising and a variety of other large organisations and corporations etc.

RE & Philosophy Ms A Nicholas Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and

Literature.

EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 7062/1, 7062/2B 100% Exam.

Degree courses in religious studies or philosophy

Very relevant to professions such as law, media, journalism or research work, science, medicine, banking, politics, teaching

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Sociology Ms L Somo

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature. Grade 5 in a Humanities Subject (Geography, History or RE)

EXAM BOARD: OCR SYLLABUS NUMBERS: H580 100% Exam.

Degrees with a social science foundation. Careers in social work, education,

research and social science.

Spanish Mrs R Gibson Spanish at GCSE at Grade 6 or above. Grade 5 in GCSE English (unless native speaker).

EXAM BOARD: AQA 100% Exam.

Tourism, translating, interpreting, teaching, EC Administration, international commerce, journalism, marketing, industry, business etc.

(*) = Facilitating Subject. These are subjects which are sometimes required by universities to gain entry to some degree courses. choosing them at advanced level leaves open a wide range of options for university study

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) All students on Level 3 programmes are strongly encouraged to complete the EPQ as part of their study programme. This qualification requires an in-depth study of a chosen topic from one of their A Level/BTEC subjects, the construction of a report, an artefact or performance and then a presentation on this to their peers. The EPQ is equivalent to an AS and generates UCAS points that will prove very useful in any application for a place in higher education.

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OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business at a glance (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Business Ms Hurley

English and Maths at Grade 4 or above If progressing from a 1 year business foundation programme then at least a Pass is required in the 2 external exams

EXAM BOARD: OCR Certificate Unit 1 exam (50%) Unit 4 coursework (50%) Extended Certificate 2 exam units (50%) 3 coursework (60%)

Higher Education courses and careers in areas such as law, business, accounting, geography, economics or politics

3 mandatory units need to be completed in the first year to progress to year 2

BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Computing Mrs P Christou Mr A Panayi

Grade 5 in Mathematics and English Grade 5 in GCSE Computing if taken

EXAM BOARD: Edexcel 50% External exam. 50% Coursework.

University degree courses in computer science field

WJEC/EDUQAS Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Criminology Ms L Somo 5 GCSEs at 9-4 including a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Literature, Maths and one Science.

EXAM BOARD: WJEC/EDUQAS Applied Certificate (1 year) 50% Exam 50% coursework Applied Diploma (2 years) 50% Exam 50% Coursework

This course is suitable for Higher Education courses in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Politics or Humanities.

Careers in Forensics, Policing, Probation, Social work, Research or Criminology.

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Information Technology Mrs P Christou Mr S Covill

CiDA at B or above or Computer Science at 4 or above or iMedia at a Merit or above English GCSE at Grade 4 or above. If progressing from Level 2 IT than a Distinction is required.

EXAM BOARD: OCR External Certificate: 40% Exam. 60% coursework.

This course is suitable for students who:

are studying to prepare for employment in the IT sector

who want to progress into IT-related apprenticeships

who want to gain a Level 3 qualification to support further study in Further Education or to progress to Higher Education in in IT

are studying for career development

3 mandatory units need to be completed in the first year to progress to year 2

OCR Cambridge Technicals L3 Extended Certificate (Equivalent to 1 A Level)

Media Mr M Ellerington

Progression from Level 2 Media course or GCSE Media + GCSE English Language Grade 4

EXAM BOARD: OCR You could use this course to complete media based studies at university or enter the media profession

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WJEC Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Medical Science Ms F Ronketti

Science GCSE Grade 5,5 in combined trilogy, GCSE Maths at 5 or above, GCSE English at 5 or above. GCSE English at Grade 5 would be an advantage as literacy demands are high for this course.

EXAM BOARD: WJEC SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 601/7644/1 50% Exam. 50% coursework.

BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences (Feeder Stream for the Medicine Four Year Graduate Entry Scheme (MBBCh))

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (an Institute of Biomedical Science accredited course)

BSc (Hons) Medical Biology BSc (Hons) Chemistry

BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners (Composition)

Music Mr N Graham

GCSE Music: Grade 4 or above RSL Certificate II (Performance or Technology pathways) Merit or above.

EXAM BOARD: RSL (Rock School) SYLLABUS NUMBERS: Core units:

o 390 Composing Styles & Music Sequencing

o 349 Planning a Career in music

Plus 4 other optional units (for example): o 311 Practical Harmony Application

(Chords & Progressions) o 384 Using a Keyboard with a DAW o 318 Listening to Music o 316 Musical Styles

Further studies in music technology, composition and performance

Apply knowledge of music technology through composition and performance

Recognised on Technical Levels league tables

BTEC L3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Sport Mr D Miller

Grade 4 in GCSE PE or Merit in NCFE Health & Fitness or Grade 5,5 in GCSE Science. And Grade 5 or above in English Literature or History or Geography.

EXAM BOARD: Edexcel SYLLABUS NUMBERS: BTEC L3 Certificate in Sport: 601/7218/6; 4 Units.

Universities accept BTEC Level 3 in sport as an academic/scientific A Level for further study or employment in areas such as sports science, leisure management, physiotherapy, sports development, teacher training, sports coach/instructor

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BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Fashion Design and Production (equivalent to 2 A Levels)

Fashion Design and Production

Ms E Baylis Ms E Panayiotou

Grade 4 in Art GCSE or Textiles or English language or Literature at Grade 4 or above, or BTEC Level 2 Art and Design qualification at Merit or Distinction.

EXAM BOARD: Edexcel Old Spec: 100% coursework.

Employment in the fashion industry such as textile and fashion design , fashion marketing and promotion, and fashion retail

Degree course or BTEC Higher in subjects such as fashion & design, textiles, costume design, architecture and interior design

Entry onto an Art & Design Foundation course

CTEC L3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (equivalent to 2 A Levels)

Health and Social Care Ms E Panayiotou

English Language or Literature at Grade 4 or above or Merit or above in Health & Social Care BTEC level 1/2 award in Health and social care

EXAM BOARD: OCR 5 External Exams 7 Internal Assessments

Employment, possibly with further training, with registered care homes, housing, community and voluntary sector work, and hospitals and primary trusts

Degree courses in Health and Social Care, nursing/midwifery, managing health and care services, teacher training (an AS/A2 in a National Curriculum subject may be needed), social work training/social policy

BTEC L3 National Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels)

Performing Arts Mrs S Donnelly

Dance or Drama GCSE at 3 or above and GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above. (students may be considered with a 3 on an individual basis)

EXAM BOARD: Pearson SYLLABUS NUMBERS: CV969

Same UCAS points as 2 A level grades.

Progression to university or onto apprentices within the performing arts or events management sector.

Careers such as theatrical entertainment, performing and teaching of dance/drama

Performance – working through agencies.

(*) = Facilitating Subject

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) All students on Level 3 programmes are strongly encouraged to complete the EPQ as part of their study programme. This qualification requires an in-depth study of a chosen topic from one of their A Level/BTEC subjects, the construction of a report, an artefact or performance and then a presentation on this to their peers. The EPQ is equivalent to an AS and generates UCAS points that will prove very useful in any application for a place in higher education.

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Foundation Three Year Programme Year 1 - L2 Vocational Qualification + GCSE resit(s) Year 2 – Combination of L3 and ALevel Qualifications (provided grade 4+ in resit subjects achieved) Year 3 - Combination of L3 and ALevel Qualifications ( EPQ)

Level 2/3 - One Year Vocational Programme

Subject Subject Leader Subject Entry Requirements Awarding Body/Syllabus Progression

Cambridge Technical Certificate Level 2 in Information Technology

Mr Covill Mrs P Christou

Minimum 2 GCSE Grade 3 and above and 2 GCSE Grades 2 and above.

EXAM BOARD: OCR Progression to General Program on gaining a

Merit or above and Grade 4+ in GCSE Resit Maths/English

Cambridge Technical Certificate Level 3 in Media Studies

Mr M Ellerington 4 GCSE Grade 3 and above and above including English Language.

EXAM BOARD: OCR

Progression to study CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Media

Media based studies at post 16 in colleges and then enter the media profession

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business at a glance

Ms K Hurley 4 GCSE Grade 3 and above and above including English Language.

EXAM BOARD: OCR

Progression onto L3 Extended Certificate course

3 mandatory units need to be completed in the first year

GCSE English Mrs C O’Haire

Resit. Grade 3 in GSCE Language will re-sit GCSE examination. Grade 1 or 2 at GCSE will follow an alternative pathway.

EXAM BOARD: AQA GCSE English Language SYLLABUS NUMBER: 8700

Unable to take A Level in English Literature or English Language

GCSE Maths Mr C Bektas Resit. EXAM BOARD: Edexcel Specification code: 1MAOH 100% Exam.

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