Entry Criteria
Sixth Form Entry Criteria for September 2025
Entry criteria is based on students achieving the GCSE grades as stated below. For oversubscription the admissions criterion follows the same procedures as for the main school.
All students are required to have met the following minimum requirements in addition to the subject specific grades for entry to St Peter’s Sixth Form:
- Grade 4 in GCSE English (Language or Literature)
- Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics
- 5 GCSE Grade 4’s or equivalent across at least 4 different subjects.
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A Level Subject |
Suggested Entry Requirement at GCSE |
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Art & Design |
6 in Art, 5 in English |
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Biology |
7 in Combined Science or 7 in Triple Award Biology & 6 in Maths |
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Business Studies |
5 in English & Mathematics. 6 in Business if studied at GCSE |
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Chemistry |
7 in Combined Science or 7 in Triple Award Chemistry & 6 in Maths |
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Computer Science |
6 in Mathematics and 6 in Computer Science |
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Core Maths (AS) |
5 in Mathematics |
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Drama & Theatre Studies |
5 in GCSE English |
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English Literature |
6 in English Language & English Literature or 5 in English Language & 7 English Language |
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Film Studies |
6 in GCSE English |
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French |
6 in French |
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Further Maths |
8 in Mathematics |
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Geography |
6 in Geography if studied at GCSE & 5 in English & Mathematics |
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History |
6 in History if studied at GCSE & 6 in English OR 7 in History and 5 in English |
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Mathematics |
7 in Mathematics |
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Physical Education |
6 in PE, 5 in English & 6 in a Science |
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Physics |
7 in Combined Science or 7 in Triple Award Physics & 7 in Mathematics |
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Politics |
6 in GCSE English & Grade 5 in History or Geography or RE |
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Psychology |
6 in English & 5 in Mathematics |
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Religious Studies |
6 in RE & 6 in English |
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Sociology |
6 in English |
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Spanish |
6 in Spanish |
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Applied Courses |
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BTEC Business |
4 in GCSE English & 4 in GCSE Mathematics |
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BTEC Sport |
4 in GCSE English, 4 in Mathematics & 4 in Science |
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Medical Science |
4 in GCSE English, 5 in Mathematics & 5 in Science |
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Criminology |
5 in GCSE English |
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CTEC Health & Social Care |
4 in GCSE English & 5-4 in Combined Science |
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Additional Qualifications |
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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) |
Level 6 In English & Letter of Application |