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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Important – Please Read Before Selecting Your Subjects
When choosing your courses, you must select three subjects in total, and each subject must come from a different block. You may only choose one subject from each of the four blocks (P, Q, R, S). This is essential to ensure your timetable can be scheduled correctly.
| Block P | Block Q | Block R | Block S |
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| Business Studies | Art | BTEC Business Single | BTEC Business Single |
| Chemistry | BTEC Business Double | Biology | Biology |
| Economics | Biology | Business Studies | Chemistry |
| English Language | Business Studies | Computer Science | EPQ |
| EPQ | Economics | Design & Technology | Further Maths |
| English Literature | English Language | EPQ | French |
| Food & Nutrition | EPQ | Health & Social Care | Geography |
| Geography | English Literature | History | Maths |
| Core Maths | Further Maths | Maths | Core Maths |
| Media Studies | History | Core Maths | Performing Arts |
| Medical Science | Maths | Media Studies | Sports Cam Tech Single |
| Physics | Core maths | Photography | Psychology |
| Government and Politics | Music | Physics | Ethics & Philosophy |
| Psychology | Sociology | Psychology | Sociology |
| Study Plus | Study Plus | Spanish | Study Plus |
| Textiles | Study Plus |
Further Maths Applicants
- Further Maths counts as a double subject.
- If you select Further Maths, you must then choose two additional subjects, one from Block P and one from Block R.
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.
