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  • 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.

    A Level Subject

    Suggested Entry Requirement at GCSE

    Art & Design

    6 in Art, 5 in English

    Biology

    7 in Combined Science or 7 in Triple Award Biology & 6 in Maths

    Business Studies

    5 in English & Mathematics. 6 in Business if studied at GCSE

    Chemistry

    7 in Combined Science or 7 in Triple Award Chemistry & 6 in Maths

    Computer Science

    6 in Mathematics and 6 in Computer Science

    Core Maths (AS)

    5 in Mathematics

    Drama & Theatre Studies

    5 in GCSE English

    English Literature

    6 in English Language & English Literature or 5 in English Language & 7 in English Literature

    Film Studies

    6 in GCSE English

    French

    6 in French

    Further Maths

    8 in Mathematics

    Geography

    6 in Geography if studied at GCSE & 5 in English & Mathematics

    History

    6 in History if studied at GCSE & 6 in English OR 7 in History and 5 in English

    Mathematics

    7 in Mathematics

    Physical Education

    6 in PE, 5 in English & 6 in a Science

    Physics

    7 in Combined Science or 7 in Triple Award Physics & 7 in Mathematics

    Politics

    6 in GCSE English & Grade 5 in History or Geography or RE

    Psychology

    6 in English & 5 in Mathematics

    Religious Studies

    6 in RE & 6 in English

    Sociology

    6 in English

    Spanish

    6 in Spanish

    Applied Courses

     

    BTEC Business

    4 in GCSE English & 4 in GCSE Mathematics

    BTEC Sport

    4 in GCSE English, 4 in Mathematics & 4 in Science

    Medical Science

    4 in GCSE English, 5 in Mathematics & 5 in Science

    Criminology

    5 in GCSE English

    CTEC Health & Social Care

    4 in GCSE English & 5-4 in Combined Science

    Additional Qualifications

     

    Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

    Level 6 In English & Letter of Application