SAINT BENEDICT SIXTH FORM SEPT 2016
ENTRY CRITERIA – LEVEL 3
All Level 3 students must have 5 separate GCSE passes (A*-C), including English Language and Maths. Most subjects have
additional criteria.
ART AND DESIGN, ART AND DESIGN (TEXTILES)
Grade C in Art or Textiles
BIOLOGY
Grade B in English Language or English Literature; B in Additional Science or Biology (Triple)
BUSINESS STUDIES
Grade B in English Language
CHEMISTRY
Grade B in Maths; B in Additional Science or Chemistry (Triple)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Grade B in Maths; Grade B in Computer Science (if studied at GCSE)
DANCE
Dance experience required; Grade C in Dance (if studied at GCSE)
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (PRODUCT DESIGN)*
Grade B in Science; Grade B in English Language; Grade C in D&T (full course)
DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES
Grade B in English Language
ENGLISH LANGUAGE; ENGLISH LITERATURE; ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE COMBINED
Grade B in English Language (Grade B in Literature will be considered)
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Grade B in Science; Grade B in English Language
FRENCH
Grade B in French
GEOGRAPHY
Grade B in English Language; Grade C in Geography (if studied at GCSE)
HAIR AND BEAUTY –HAIRDRESSING
NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. Industry work experience required
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Grade B in English Language; Grade B in Science
HISTORY
Grade B in English Language; Grade C in History (if studied at GCSE)
MATHS; FURTHER MATHS
Grade A in Maths. Further Maths can only be studied alongside Maths
MATHS (USE OF)
Grade B in Maths
MEDIA – CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL
No further requirements
MUSIC
Grade 5 on an instrument OR Grade B in Music OR Level 2 Merit in Music
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Grade B in Music OR Level 2 Merit in Music OR Level 2 Merit in Music Technology
PHYSICS
Grade B in Maths, Grade B in Additional Science or Physics (Triple)
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade B in English Language, Grade C in Science, Grade C in Psychology (if studied at GCSE)
RELIGIOUS STUDIES – PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS
Grade B in English Language, Grade B in RE (if studied at GCSE)
SCIENCE – BTEC APPLIED
Grade C in any Science, or Level 2 Pass in NQF BTEC Applied Science
SOCIOLOGY
Grade B in English Language; Grade C in Sociology (if studied at GCSE)
SPANISH
Grade B in Spanish
SPORT – CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL
Grade B in PE
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS - LEVEL 2
All Level 2 students must have 4 grade D passes or equivalent and basic numeracy and literacy skills.
An interest in the subject to be studied and the willingness to undertake independent study is essential.
In addition, the following subjects have specific entry criteria.
HAIR AND BEAUTY
Students must be willing to find a work placement and to work additional hours in the Captivation Salon
SCIENCE
Level 2 Pass in BTEC Science or E grade in GCSE Science/Additional/Triple. Grade D in English or English Literature