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Entry criteria

At Waverley Sixth Form, we are proud to offer a broad range of subjects to our prospective students. We also know that for students to be successful, they need to be enroled on the right courses that match their ambition and their abilities. 

We have set our entry criteria to reflect the demands of each subject. Prospective students should consider carefully their choice of courses, ensuring that they are selecting those subjects for which they have aptitude and a passion to study. 

If you are successful in obtaining a place at Waverley Sixth Form, you will be given a conditional offer. This offer is subject to you achieving the required grades for your chosen programme of study.

You can view our entry requirements below for each of our courses. 

What happens if I do not meet the entry criteria?

If you are successful in obtaining a place at Waverley Sixth Form but have not met the entry requirements for your chosen courses, you should still attend on the enrolment day to meet with an admissions tutor. We understand that students do not always perform as well as they would wish in their examinations for a variety of different reasons. 

You will be able to discuss the grades you have achieved and which courses you may be eligible to study.

Entry requirements

 

Subject

Entry requirements

Art ADV

Grade 5 GCSE Art

Biology ADV

Grade 5 GCSE Biology
Or
Grade 5-5 Combined Science

Chemistry ADV

Grade 5 GCSE Chemistry
Or
Grade 5-5 Combined Science

Computer Science ADV

Grade 5 GCSE Computer Science
Or
Level 2 Distinction/Grade 6 in any other ICT related qualification
Or
Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics and Science.

English Literature ADV

Grade 6 GCSE English Language or Literature

French ADV

Grade 5 GCSE French
Or
Significant aptitude for the subject (e.g. home language).

IT BTEC

Level 2 Merit/Grade 5 in any other ICT-related qualification
Or
Grade 5 GCSE English

Physics ADV

Grade 5 GCSE Physics
Or
Grade 5-5 Combined Science

Psychology ADV

Grade 5 Humanities subject
Or
Grade 6 GCSE English and Science

Sociology ADV

Grade 5 Humanities subject
Or
Grade 6 GCSE English

Business Studies ADV

Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit at Enterprise/Business Studies
Or
Grade 5 GCSE Humanities subject
Or
Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics

Health & Social Care BTEC

Level 2 Merit Health & Social Care
Or
Grade 4 English and Science subject.

History ADV

Grade 5 History
Or
Grade 6 GCSE Humanities Subject

Mathematics ADV

Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics

Law ADV

Grade 5 Humanities subject
Or
Grade 6 GCSE English

Religious Studies ADV

Grade 5 GCSE Religious Education
Or
Grade 6 GCSE Humanities subject
Or
Grade 6 GCSE English

Physical Education ADV

Grade 4/Level 2 Merit in a Physical Education related qualification.
Or
Significant aptitude for the subject (e.g. representation at county level sport).

Urdu ADV

Grade 5 GCSE Urdu
Or
Significant aptitude for the subject (e.g. home language).