Course Details & Entry Requirements
Gordano Sixth Form Subject Requirements 2026/27
| Vocational Courses | Options | Entry Requirements |
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| Business BTEC Nationals | Single/Double | All Level 3 Vocational Courses require a minimum of five GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths |
| Health & Social Care BTEC National AAQ | Single | |
| Medical Science BTEC National AAQ | Single | |
| Performing Arts BTEC Nationals | Single | |
| Sports Cambridge Technicals | Single/Double | |
| Food Science & Nutrition Diploma | Single |
| Academic Subjects | Entry Requirements | |
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All Level 3 Academic subjects require a minimum of five GCSE's (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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Biology |
Two Grade 6s in Combined or Biology in Triple 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 Combined or Chemistry in Triple Science; Grade 6 in English & Maths desirable |
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Computer Science |
Grade 6 in GCSE 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 Combined or Physics in Triple Science; Grade 6 in English & Maths desirable |
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Psychology |
Grade 5 in English and Maths (most have 6 in Science) |
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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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Textiles & Fashion Design |
Grade 5 in D&T or Art (preferably Textiles) |
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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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