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 |