Entry Requirements

A guide of the subjects that will be available as well as the entry requirements.

Courses are subject to change, depending on demand.

Year 9

Pupils will complete the full syllabus providing a foundation and insight into GCSE subjects. These include:

Mathematics, English Literature or EAL (for overseas students)
Physics, Biology, Chemistry and ICT
History, Geography and Religious Studies
Modern Foreign Languages (French or Spanish)
Art, Music, Drama
Sports and Enrichment activities
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Year 10 and Year 11

All students will study 6 GCSEs courses in compulsory combinations:

English Language and English Literature or EAL (for overseas students)
Mathematics with an option to take Level 2 in Further Maths (for higher attaining STEM pupils)
Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Further optional GCSE subjects can be chosen from:

History, Geography,
ICT, Computer Science
Economics, Business Studies
Spanish, French or Classics
Art, Music, Drama
Sports Science
Design Technology (available from academic year 2026/27)
Religious Studies (short course)

Students will be able to study a maximum of 11 GCSE qualifications, as well as:

Sports
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Extra-Curricular and Enrichment Activities

Sixth Form

Years 12 to Year 13 offers two pathways

Standard A-level courses

Consisting of 2 years of study
Entering with 6 GCSEs or above (must have grade 4 or above in both Maths and English Language or suitable EAL equivalent).

Immersion Year

For overseas students who are not yet ready to start A-level qualifications
Age permitting, students can join the Sixth Form for the pastoral aspects
Join Year 11 classes to complete Maths /EAL and Science/Humanities GCSEs as required with the aim of joining the 2-year A-level programme the following year.
Chosen optional GCSE subjects should relate to those that students wish to study at A-level, to enable a smooth transition onto the course.

Students will also be able to take part in extra-curricular and enrichment activities.

A-level courses

Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
A minimum of 6 GCSE at grades 4 or above to demonstrate suitability to complete an A-level course.

GCSE retake courses will be available from academic year 2026/27 for students who do not meet the entry requirements.

Subject-specific entry requirements

Fine Art

GCSE grade 6 or above, or a portfolio of work.

Depending on demand and resources, we may be able to offer Graphic design or Textiles alongside Fine Art.

Biology

GCSE grade 6 or above in Biology and grade 5 in Maths

Chemistry

– GCSE grade 6 or above in Chemistry and grade 5 or above in Maths

Computer Science

Grade 6 in Maths

Drama

A Public Speaking LAMDA qualification or full A-level require a GCSE grade 5 or above in English Literature

Economics / Business Studies

GCSE grade 5 or above in English and Maths

English Language

GCSE grade 6 or above in English

English Literature

GCSE grade 6 or above in English Literature

French / Spanish

Be a native speaker or have a minimum of GCSE grade 6 or above

Further Mathematics

GCSE grade 8 or above in Mathematics, must also study A-level Mathematics

Geography

GCSE grade 6 or above in Geography

History

GCSE grade 6 or above in History and grade 5 in English Language

Mathematics

GCSE grade 6 or above in Mathematics

Music

GCSE grade 6 or above in Music and ability to play an instrument or sing at grade 5 standard

Sport Science

A high standard of performance in at least one sport

Physics

GCSE grade 6 or above in Physics and grade 5 in Mathematics

Psychology

GCSE grade 5 or above in both English Language and Mathematics

The Extended Project Qualification

As an add-on to studied qualifications, EPQ stretches and challenges students in a subject area. Students will be expected to conduct valuable research and develop project management skills.