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What are the minimum grades required at GCSE to study a subject at A level?
The minimum requirement for entry to Year 12 is 52 points across the best 8 GCSE subjects including at least a 5 in both English Language and Mathematics.
Our A level courses and any minimum grade requirements are listed below.
| A Level Subject | GCSE Grade Requirement |
| Art & Design | 6 in Art, Photography, Textiles, Graphic Design or Design Technology. (Each case will be reviewed on its individual merits and a portfolio may be required) |
| Biology | 7 in Biology or 7,7 in Combined Science |
| Business Studies | 7 in English Language and 6 in Mathematics |
| Chemistry | 7 in Chemistry or 7,7 in Combined Science and 7 in Mathematics |
| Classical Civilisation | 6 in a Humanities subject |
| Economics | 7 in Maths and 7 in English Language |
| English Literature | 6 in English Literature and 6 in English Language |
| French | 7 in French |
| Geography | 6 in Geography |
| German | 7 in German |
| Government & Politics | 6 in History if taken, or 6 in English Language |
| History | 6 in History |
| Further Mathematics | 8 in Maths |
| Mathematics | 7 in Mathematics |
| Music | 7 in Music & a minimum of Grade IV on the first study instrument Grade V theory recommended |
| Physical Education | 7 in a Science plus a high level of participation in sport |
| Physics | 7 in Physics or 7,7 in Combined Science and 7 in Mathematics |
| Psychology | 7 in a Science and 6 in English Language and Mathematics |
| RS (Philosophy, Ethics and Theology) | 6 in RS if taken, or 6 in English Language |
| Spanish | 7 in Spanish |