ACADEMIC YEAR 2027-2028
A LEVEL OPTIONS OVERVIEW
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A Level Options 2027-2028 The subjects that we are currently planning to offer are shown below: 1 Subject Art and Design
Course Entry Requirements. What Students Need to Study This Course It is preferred that students have studied GCSE Art and achieved at least a grade 7 in their examination. However, students who have not previously studied Art but demonstrate a genuine passion for the subject may still be considered. In such cases, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Art, who will assign subject-specific work to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
Biology
Students wishing to study Biology at A Level should have achieved a grade 7 or higher in their GCSE Biology examination. If a student does not meet this requirement, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Science to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
Chemistry
Students wishing to study Chemistry at A Level should have achieved a grade 7 or higher in their GCSE Chemistry examination. If a student does not meet this requirement, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Science to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
Computer Science
Students wishing to study Computer Science at A Level should have achieved a grade 7 or higher in their GCSE Computer Science examination. If a student does not meet this requirement (or if they have not taken Computer Science before), they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Computer Science to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
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Subject Design & Technology
Course Entry Requirements. What Students Need to Study This Course It is preferred that students have studied GCSE Design & Technology and achieved at least a grade 7 in their examination. However, students who have not previously studied Design & Technology but demonstrate a genuine passion for the subject may still be considered. In such cases, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Design & Technology, who will assign subject-specific work to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
Drama & Theatre Studies
It is preferred that students have studied GCSE Drama and achieved at least a grade 7 in their examination. However, students who have not previously studied Drama but demonstrate a genuine passion for the subject may still be considered. In such cases, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Drama, who will assign subject-specific work to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
Economics
Students wishing to study Economics at A level should achieve a grade 7 or higher in their IGCSE Economics examination. If a student does not meet this requirement (or if they have not taken Economics before), they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Economics to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
English Literature
Students wishing to study English Literature at A level should achieve a grade 7 or higher in their GCSE English Literature examination. If a student does not meet this requirement, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of English to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
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Course Entry Requirements. What Students Need to Study This Course
Extended Project
While there are no fixed GCSE entry requirements for this course, students will be invited to apply through a formal application process. This allows us to assess each applicant’s individual strengths, interests, and readiness to succeed in the course.
French
Students wishing to study French at A level should achieve a grade 8 or higher in their GCSE French examination. If a student does not meet this requirement, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of French to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
Geography
Students wishing to study Geography at A level should achieve a grade 7 or higher in their GCSE Geography examination. If a student does not meet this requirement (or if they have not taken Geography before), they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Geography to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
History
Students wishing to study History at A level should achieve a grade 7 or higher in their GCSE History examination. If a student does not meet this requirement (or if they have not taken History before), they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of History to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
Latin
Students wishing to study Latin at A level should achieve a grade 8 or higher in their GCSE French examination. If a student does not meet this requirement, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Latin to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
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Subject Mathematics
Course Entry Requirements. What Students Need to Study This Course Students wishing to study A-Level Mathematics should achieve a grade 8 or higher in their GCSE Mathematics examination. Performance in the GCSE course strongly correlates with the ability to cope with and excel in A-Level Mathematics. Students who have achieved a grade 7 at GCSE will be considered on an individual basis following a department provided assessment and meeting with the Deputy Head: Character & Head of Mathematics.
Further Mathematics
Entry to Further Mathematics is strictly limited to students who achieve a grade 9 at GCSE. Students with a grade 8 will not be admitted. For students who take GCSE Mathematics early or alongside an additional Year 11 course, we require a grade 9 in Mathematics and grade 8 or higher in the additional qualification to be considered for Further Mathematics. There is no requirement that a student has studied an additional Mathematics course during Year 10 & 11.
Music
It is preferred that students have studied GCSE Music and achieved at least a grade 7 in their examination. However, students who have not previously studied Music but demonstrate a genuine passion for the subject may still be considered. In such cases, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Music, who will assign subject-specific work to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course. Students wanting to follow this route should have a Grade 5 on an instrument/voice (or equivalent standard).
Psychology
Students wishing to study A Level Psychology should have achieved a grade 7 or higher in GCSE English Language. If a student does not meet this requirement, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Psychology to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
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Subject Physical Education
Course Entry Requirements. What Students Need to Study This Course It is preferred that students have studied GCSE Physical Education and achieved at least a grade 7 in their examination. However, students who have not previously studied Physical Education but demonstrate a genuine passion for the subject may still be considered. In such cases, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Physical Education, who will assign subject-specific work to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course. These students will though need to be skilled and competitive in at least one sport.
Physics
Students wishing to study Physics at A Level should have achieved a grade 7 or higher in their GCSE Physics & Mathematics examinations. If a student does not meet this requirement, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Science to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course. Students who do not take A Level Mathematics will find the subject very challenging.
Politics
Students wishing to study Politics at A level should achieve a grade 7 or higher in their GCSE History examination. If a student does not meet this requirement (or if they have not taken History before), they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Politics to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
Spanish
Students wishing to study Spanish at A level should achieve a grade 8 or higher in their GCSE French examination. If a student does not meet this requirement, they must meet with the Deputy Head: Character after the publication of GCSE results. Following this meeting, the Deputy Head will liaise with the Head of Spanish to assess the student's suitability for success in the A Level course.
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