Entry Requirements
Gordano Sixth Form Subject Requirements 2027/28
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All Level 3 vocational courses require a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, unless otherwise specified. |
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| Applied Science AAQ | Single | Minimum Grade 5–4 in Combined Science |
| Business BTEC Nationals | Single | |
| Health & Social Care BTEC National AAQ | Single | |
| Performing Arts BTEC Nationals | Single | Level 2 Pass in Dance and Drama desirable |
| Travel & Tourism | Single | Level 2 Pass in BTEC Travel & Tourism desirable |
| Sports Cambridge Technical | Single | |
| Food Science & Nutrition AAQ (Extended Certificate) | Single | Minimum Grade 4 or above in GCSE Food |
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All Level 3 Academic subjects require a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 5 or above, including English and Maths |
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Art |
Grade 5+ in GCSE Art or strong portfolio |
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Art Textiles (Fashion & Textiles) |
Grade 5 in D&T or Art (preferably Textiles) | |
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Biology |
Two grade 6s in GCSE Combined Science or two grade 6s in Biology and another science; Grade 6 in English & Maths desirable |
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Business |
Grade 5 in English or Maths |
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Chemistry |
Two grade 6s in GCSE Combined Science or two grade 6s in Chemistry and another science; Grade 6 in English & Maths desirable |
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Computer Science |
Grade 5 in GCSE Computing and Maths |
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Design & Technology |
Grade 5 in DT or related subject and Grade 5 in Maths |
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Economics |
Grade 5 in Maths and English |
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English Language |
Grade 5 in Literature or Language |
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English Literature |
Grade 5 in Literature; most have Grade 5 in Language |
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Ethics & Philosophy |
Grade 5 in RE or English if RE not taken |
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French |
Grade 6 in GCSE French (most have 7) |
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Geography |
Grade 5 in Geography or English if Geography not taken |
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Government & Politics |
Grade 5 in English or History |
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History |
Grade 5 in History or English if History not taken |
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Mathematics |
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths |
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Further Maths |
Grade 8 in GCSE Maths |
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Media Studies |
Grade 5 in English Literature and Language |
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Music |
Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 instrumental/vocal qualification |
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Photography |
Grade 5+ in GCSE Photographic or strong portfolio |
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Physics |
Two grade 6s in GCSE Combined Science or two grade 6s in Physics and another science, plus a 6 in Maths. Grade 6 in English desirable |
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Psychology |
Grade 5 in English and Maths (most have 6 in Science) A GCSE Grade 5 is desirable if studied at GCSE |
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Sociology |
Grade 5 in English Literature or Language |
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Spanish |
Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish (most have 7) |
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Core Maths |
Grade 4 in Maths |
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EPQ |
No specific entry requirements; Grade 5 in English recommended |
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Further Maths Applicants
- Further Maths counts as a double subject.
- If you select Further Maths then you will automatically be choosing A-Level Maths as well.
Core Maths and EPQ
- Core Maths and EPQ appear in every block.
- If you choose Core Maths or EPQ as an additional subject, it will be automatically timetabled into your spare block. This means you do not need to use up one of your three main subject choices on Core Maths or EPQ.
