Applying to Sixth Form
Enrolment day to the Sixth Form starts on Thursday 21st August 2025.
This is GCSE results day and applicants should attend St. Anthony’s / St. Aidan’s site with a copy of their GCSEs, where a Senior Leader will take you through the enrolment process.
If you have not done as well as you expected, please still come along and talk to one of our team to see how we may be able to personalise your programme of study.
Visit our 'Enrolment' page for more information and to enrol in Sixth Form.
General Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements for Sixth Form to study 3 A-Level/BTEC courses are a minimum of 5 GCSEs including 3 at Grade 5 and 2 at Grade 4 or better.
Entry Requirements for Sixth Form to study 4 A-Level/BTEC courses are a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 7 or better.
Specific Entry Requirements for Subjects
A-Level
| Course | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| Art & Design | It is desirable but not essential to have grade 5 at GCSE |
| Biology |
Desirable: Grade 7 in GCSE Biology and one other GCSE science and Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 7-7 in Science(Trilogy) and Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics Essential: Grade 6 in GCSE Biology and one other GCSE science and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 6-6 in Science(Trilogy) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Business Studies | English GCSE Grade 6 and Mathematics GCSE Grade 5 |
| Chemistry |
Desirable: Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry and Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 7-7 in Science(Trilogy) and Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics Essential: Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 6-6 in Science(Trilogy) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Computer Science | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Economics | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| English Language | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| English Literature | Grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature |
| French | Grade 6 in GCSE French |
| Geography | Grade 6 in GCSE Geography |
| Politics | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| History | Grade 6 in GCSE History and GCSE English Language |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Further Mathematics | Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Media Studies | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| Music | Grade 6 in GCSE Music or a BTEC Music at Level 2 Distinction and ABRSM Practical Exam Grade 5 and play a musical instrument |
| Philosophy & Theology | GCSE Grade 6 in Religious Education, Grade 5 in GCSE English Language |
| Photography | No formal requirements |
| Physics |
Desirable: Grade 7 in GCSE Physics and Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 7-7 in Science (Trilogy) and Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics Essential: Grade 6 in GCSE Physics and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 6-6 in Science (Trilogy) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Psychology | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language, Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 55 in GCSE Science |
| Sociology | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| Spanish | Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish |
| Textiles Design | Grade 5 in GCSE Textiles |
| Three Dimensional Design |
Grade 5 in GCSE Product Design Grade 4 in English and Maths (if not studied GCSE) |
Other Level 3 Courses
| Course | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including English Language, Mathematics at a grade 4 |
| BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 preferably including English Language and Grade 5 at GCSE Mathematics. Two Grade 5’s from GCSE Physics/GCSE Biology/GCSE Chemistry and Grade 5 at GCSE Mathematics or Grade 5-5 in Science(Trilogy) |
| BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Studies | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above preferably including GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language |
| BTEC / AAQ Health and Social Care | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including English Language |
| BTEC National Extended Certificate in PE & Sport | Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 preferably including English Language, Mathematics with a grade 5 in GCSE Biology or GCSE Science with evidence of commitment to school/club level sport. It is recommended that you have successfully studied GCSE or BTEC PE or equivalent in Key Stage 4. |
GCSE
| Course | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| English | All students who have not achieved a Grade 4 at GCSE English must follow this course. |
| Mathematics | All students who have not achieved a Grade 4 at GCSE Mathematics must follow this course. |