ENTRY REQUIReMENTS
We offer a wide range of courses, so we have something for everyone.
The basic minimum entry requirements are explained below. Some courses have additional specific requirements - these are listed in the table. Please contact us to discuss your options.
A Levels and Level 3 Vocational Courses including BTEC, RSL, OCR and CTEC - Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE.
Vocational Skills - Please contact Miss Gould, Vocational Skills Co-ordinator, for further details and entry requirements.
GCSE Entry Requirements
| Subject | GCSE Entry Guidance |
|---|---|
| Art & Design | Grade 4 in Art, Photography or Media |
| Biology | Grade 6 in Biology or 66 in Combined Science & Grade 5 in Mathematics |
| Business Studies | Grade 4 in English Language & Grade 4 in Mathematics |
| CTEC Business Studies | 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language or Mathematics |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 in Chemistry or 6,6 in Combined Science & Grade 5 in Mathematics |
| Computer Science | Grade 6 in Mathematics & Grade 5 in English |
| Criminology | Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature |
| Dance RSL Diploma | Level 5 in Dance or significant external performance experience. Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE. |
| Drama RSL Diploma | Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE. |
| Economics (C6) | Grade 6 in Maths or Computer Science |
| English Language | Grade 5 in English Language |
| English Literature | Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature |
| Extended Project | Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE. |
| Film Studies | Grade 5 in English |
| French (C6) | Grade 6 in French |
| Geography | Grade 4 in Geography & Grade 4 in Mathematics |
| BTEC Health and Social Care | Grade 4 in English |
| History | Grade 5 in History & Grade 5 in English Language |
| BTEC AAQ ICT | 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language or Mathematics |
| BTEC Applied Law | Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE. |
| Core Mathematics | Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE. |
| Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics |
| Further Maths (C6) | Grade 8 in Maths. Must also study A-Level Maths. |
| Media Studies | Grade 5 in English Language, English Literature, Media or Film Studies |
| Music (C6) | Grade 4 in English. Instrumental/vocal skills - ABRSM Grade 4, can be assessed on an audition basis. GCSE Music 4 or BTEC in Music at Merit is desirable but not essential. Must be prepared to take regular voice/instrumental lessons |
| Photography | Grade 4 in Art, Photography or Media |
| Physical Education (C6) | Grade 4 or 5 in English and Mathematics (either way round) & Grade 5 in PE & Grade 5 in Science |
| Physics | Grade 6 in Physics or 66 in Combined Science, Grade 6 in Mathematics. Students must have studied higher tier maths at GCSE |
| Politics (C6) | Grade 5 in English Language & Grade 5 in Mathematics |
| Product Design | Grade 5/L2M in Technology (Product Design, Design Engineering and Construction) & Grade 5 in Mathematics |
| Psychology | Grade 5,5 in Combined Science or Grade 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics & Grade 5 in Mathematics & Grade 5 in English |
| BTEC Applied Psychology | Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE. |
| Religious Studies | Grade 4 in English Language & Grade 4 in any Humanities subject |
| BTEC Applied Science | Grade 5,5 in Combined Science or 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics & Grade 5 in Mathematics & Grade 5 in English Language |
| Sociology | Grade 5 in English |
| BTEC Sport | Grade 4 in English & Grade 4 in Science |
| Textiles (C6) | Grade 5 in an Art based course, although students who demonstrate a passion for Textiles can study it without a GCSE, Grade 5 in Mathematics, Grade 5 in English Language |
| Travel and Tourism | Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE. |
| Vocational Skills | Please contact for entry requirements |
Source: Academic Year 2025/26
