Page 9 - Sixth Form prospectus 2020

Year 12 A level subject requirements: 2020 entry
The Sixth Form minimum entry requirement is grade 5 and 4 across English language and mathematics, plus three other GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4. Please check the specific
entry requirements for individual subjects, shown below. Entry requirements are not subject to negotiation.
For all applicants, clear evidence of strong attitude to learning is required: for Keswick School applicants an ATL average of 3.5 minimum; for external applicants at least "good" in
each attitudinal category on the reference from their current school or college.
Subject Specific requirement
Art, craft and design Grade 5 or above in art if studied at GCSE; if not studied at GCSE, a substantial portfolio that demonstrates skill in drawing and painting.
Biology Grade 6 or above in biology (separate science) or 6-6 or above in combined science: triology, plus grade 5 or above in both maths and English language.
Business Grade 4 or above in business if studied at GCSE.

Chemistry Grade 6 or above in chemistry (separate science) or 6-6 or above in combined science: triology, and grade 6 or above in maths.
Computer science Grade 5 or above at GCSE in maths.
Core maths General entry requirements: grade 5 and 4 across English language and mathematics, plus three other GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4.
D & T: fashion and textiles Grade 5 or above at GCSE in DT or art, or grade 5 or above in GCSE English language if DT / art not studied at GCSE.
D & T: product design Grade 5 or above in a DT GCSE subject, or grade 5 or above in both maths and English language if DT not studied at GCSE.

Digital media General entry requirements: grade 5 and 4 across English language and mathematics, plus three other GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4.
English language Grade 6 or above at GCSE in English language and grade 5 or above in English literature.
English literature Grade 6 or above at GCSE in English literature and grade 5 or above in English language.
French Grade 6 or above at GCSE in French.
Further mathematics Grade 7 or above at GCSE in maths.
Geography Grade 5 or above in geography at GCSE; if not studied at GCSE, grade 5 or above in English language or literature plus grade 6 or above in a science.
German Grade 6 or above at GCSE in German.

History Grade 5 or above in history if studied at GCSE, or grade 5 or above in either English language or literature if history not studied at GCSE.
Mathematics Grade 6 or above at GCSE in maths.
Media studies Grade 5 or above at GCSE in English language.
Music practitioners RSL Grade 4 or above in music if studied at GCSE.
Performing arts General entry requirements: grade 5 and 4 across English language and mathematics, plus three other GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4.

Physical education Two grade 5s or above in science, including biology; grade 5 or above in PE if studied at GCSE.
Physics Grade 6 or above in physics (separate science) or 6-6 or above in combined science: triology, and grade 6 or above in maths.
Politics General entry requirements: grade 5 and 4 across English language and mathematics, plus three other GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4.
Psychology General entry requirements: grade 5 and 4 across English language and mathematics, plus three other GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4.
Religion, philosophy & ethics Grade 5 or above in RPE if studied at GCSE, and grade 5 or above at GCSE in either English language or literature.
Sociology General entry requirements: grade 5 and 4 across English language and mathematics, plus three other GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4.

Vocational business Grade 4 or above in business if studied at GCSE, or a level 2 pass for a vocational course.