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If notable to take Computing GCSE, student will need to pass a GCSE-level baseline test on hardware, software, networking, binary and coding before starting the course. |\n| Dance | Grade 7-9 in GCSE Dance |\n| Drama | Grade 7-9 in GCSE Drama |\n| Economics | Grade 7 in Maths and Grade 6-9 in English. |\n| English Literature | Grade 7-9 in GCSE English Literature |\n| Extended Project Qualification ( EPQ) | All Sixth Form students will have the opportunity to complete an EPQ |\n| French | Grade 7-9 in GCSE French |\n| Geography | Grade 7-9 in GCSE Geography |\n| German | Grade 7-9 in GCSE German |\n| Government & Politics | Grade 7-9 in GCSE History or English |\n| History | Grade 7-9 in GCSE History |\n| Mathematics | Grade 7-9 in GCSE Maths |\n| Maths with Further Maths | Grade 8-9 in GCSE Maths\u003Cbr>This is 2 A Levels but only 1 subject choice |\n| Music | Grade 7-9 in GCSE Music. Also recommended AB Grade VI or equivalent in at least one instrument / voice |\n\n\n| PE | Grade 7-9 in GCSE PE (also recommended Grade 7-9 in Biology or Physics) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Physics | Grade 7-9 in GCSE Physics or a minimum of a 7-7 Grade in GCSE Science Double Award, and a minimum of Grade 7 in Maths |\n| Product Design | Grade 7-9 in GCSE Design Technology or equivalent. |\n| Production Arts BTEC | Meeting sixth form entry requirements\u003Cbr>TT does not count as a 3rd subject choice-it is an enrichment subject. |\n| Psychology | Grade 7-9 in GCSE English and Science and a minimum of Grade 6 in Maths |\n| Spanish | Grade 7-9 in GCSE Spanish |","cbCaiezF5S8OIv9q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiezF5S8OIv9q","pdf",91252,"English","# Entry requirements for 2026\n## General GCSE conditions (APS, English and Maths)\n## A level subject entry requirements","[{\"question\":\"What are the general GCSE requirements for Year 12 (2026 entry)?\",\"answer\":\"You need APS across all GCSE subjects (minimum 8 subjects) with a score of 6.4 or higher. English and Maths must both be grade 5 or above.\"},{\"question\":\"What GCSE grades are required for A level Mathematics and Maths with Further Maths?\",\"answer\":\"Mathematics requires GCSE Maths grade 7–9. Maths with Further Maths requires GCSE Maths grade 8–9.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there any special requirements for A level Art or Computing?\",\"answer\":\"Art requires GCSE Art grade 7–9 or a minimum grade 7 in a relevant technology subject, plus submission of a portfolio. Computing requires GCSE Maths grade 7–9 and GCSE Computing grade 7–9, with a GCSE-level baseline test on hardware, software, networking, binary, and coding if taken by choice.\"}]","Year 12 Entry Guidelines 2026 Entry | PDF"]