Sixth Form Admissions
Whickham school provides a breadth of courses for Post-16 (Sixth Form) students to study. The majority of the Sixth form students transfer from Year 11, but we have places available for external students.
The entry requirements for Whickham Sixth Form are largely dependent on the course students opt to study, each student will have a meeting to discuss the best route and options for them. The requirements for each subject are the same for both our internal and external students.
A-levels
- All A-level subjects require students to have achieved 5 grades at or above Grade 4
- Some subject have additional subject specific requirements which are listed below
- Please note that the GCSE English requirements can be met either from GCSE EnglishLanguage or GCSE English Literature
| Subject | Minimum Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Art & Design | Grade 4 in an artistic GCSE or evidence of artistic ability |
| Biology | Grade 6 in GCSE Biology / 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science and Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Grade 6 is strongly recommended in GCSE English. |
| Business | Grade 4 in English GCSE |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry / 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science and Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Grade 6 is strongly recommended in GCSE English. |
| Computer Science | Grade 5 or better in GCSE Computer Science or 5 or better in a science GCSE and a 5 or better in GCSE Maths |
| Design Technology | Grade 5 in Maths and 4 in English |
| Economics | Grade 5 in GCSE Maths |
| English Language | Grade 5 in one of the GCSE English subjects |
| English Literature | Grade 5 in one of the GCSE English subjects |
| French | Grade 6 in GCSE French |
| Food and Nutrition | Grade 4 in GCSE English and 4 in Maths |
| Geography | Grade 5 in GCSE Geography or in GCSE English |
| German | Grade 6 in GCSE German |
| History | Grade 5 in GCSE History or grade 5 in GCSE English |
| Mathematics | Grade 7 in GCSE Maths |
| Further Maths | Grade 7 in GCSE Maths |
| Media Studies | Grade 4 in GCSE Media or grade 4 in GCSE English |
| Physics | Grade 6 in GCSE Physics / 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science and Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Grade 6 is strongly recommended in GCSE English. |
| Psychology | Grade 5 in English, Maths and Science |
| RE/Philosophy | Grade 4 in GCSE RE or grade 4 in GCSE English |
| Physical Education | Grade 4 in GCSE PE and 2 Science GCSEs |
| Sociology | Grade 5 in GCSE English |
BTEC Courses
| Subject | Minimum Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| BTEC Applied Science | 5 Grade 4s including a Grade 6 in Science |
| BTEC Business | 5 Grade 4s |
| BTEC Health and Social Care | 5 Grade 4s |
| BTEC IT | 5 Grade 4s |
| BTEC Performing Arts (Acting) | 5 Grade 4s plus evidence of ability |
| BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) | 5 Grade 4s plus evidence of ability |
| BTEC Sport | 5 Grade 4s plus evidence of ability |
| BTEC Music | 5 Grade 4s plus evidence of ability |
External Applicants
For those of you who wish to join Whickham Sixth from another school please Click here to download the External Applicant Enrolment Form and return it to sixthform@whickhamschool.org