Post 16 Entry Requirements for courses starting September 2020
To access post 16 at The King Edward VI School all students must attain a minimum total of 5 GCSEs at a standard pass (4) or higher
Subject | Minimum Entry Requirement to Study |
---|---|
Maths | 7 in Maths |
Further Maths | 8 in Maths |
Biology | 66 in Science (including Biology if studied as separate science) plus 6 in Maths |
Chemistry | 66 in Science (including Chemistry if studied as separate science) plus 6 in Maths |
Physics | 66 in Science (including Physics if studied as separate science) plus 7 in Maths |
English Literature | 6 in Literature plus 5 in Language |
English Language | 5 in Language plus 4 in Literature |
French/German | 6 in target language plus 5 in English Language |
History | 5 in History plus 5 in English Language or Literature |
Geography | 5 in Geography plus 5 in English Language or Literature |
Psychology | 5 in English Language or Literature plus 4 in maths |
Sociology | 4 in English Language or Literature |
Economics | 5 in English Language or Literature plus 5 in Maths |
Theatre and Drama | 5 in Drama if studied. 5 in English Language or Literature |
Computing | 6 in Computing if studied. 6 in maths |
IT | L2 Pass in IT if studied |
Business | 4 in Business if studied |
Media Studies | 5 in English Language plus 4 in English Literature |
PE | 44 in Science (including Biology if studied as separate science) and a regular participant in Sport |
Music | 5 in Music GCSE or Grade 5 standard in Singing or Instrument Performance (inc. Drum Kit and Electric Guitar/Bass) plus Grade 5 Music Theory (or plans to work towards Grade 5 theory). |
Music Technology | 4 in English Language or Literature. Students should also have some Instrumental or Singing experience with an enthusiasm for using and developing skills in studio recording and music production. |
Health & Social Care | 4 in English Language or Literature |
RE | 4 in RE if studied. 4 in English Language or Literature |
Food | 44 in Science plus 4 in English Literature or Language |
Art Graphics | 5 in Graphics if studied. 5 in Art, Graphics or Design Technology |
Photography | 5 in Photography if studied. 5 in Art, Graphics or Design Technology |
Art | 5 in Art |
Design Technology | 5 in Design Technology plus 4 in English Language or Literature and Maths |
Core maths | 5 in Maths plus APS of 6 |
EPQ | 4 in English Language or Literature |