COURSES

Government &
Politics
C English Language
B English Language
Pupils should have a genuine interest in current
affairs, as well as a desire to explore and
understand some complex political ideas.
Greek
B Greek
A Greek
Lively and enquiring mind helpful.
History
(AS/A2 & Pre-U)
C English Language
B History
Lively and enquiring mind helpful and a willingness
to read around the subject out of class time.
ICT
C English Language
B ICT
B English Language
Pupils should be keen on problem solving,
interested in the significance of applications
and communications in the business world and
prepared to work independently on practical tasks
outside of lessons.
Italian
For ‘continuers’ – B in
Italian. For ‘beginners’ –
at least a grade A in
another MFL or Latin.
For ‘continuers’ – an A in
Italian. For ‘beginners’ –
an A* (or equivalent) in
another MFL or Latin.
A stay in the target language country is
recommended.
Latin
B Latin
A Latin
Lively and enquiring mind helpful.
Mathematics
B Mathematics
A Mathematics
Pupils with less than an A grade in GCSE Mathematics
(or equivalent) will find this course very demanding.
A good level of algebra is required.
Further Mathematics
A Mathematics – AS only
A* Mathematics –
for A level
A* Mathematics –
AS only
A passionate interest in mathematics is essential.
Pupils with less than an A* in GCSE Mathematics
(or equivalent) will find the AS course very demanding.
Media Studies
C English Language
B English Language
Genuine subject interest needed and ability to
work both independently and in groups.
Music
B Music
Approximately Grade 5 or 6 on an instrument
(or voice) is helpful.
Music Technology
(BTEC)
C/BTEC Music or Music
Technology or Grade 5
on an instrument
No previous technology experience necessary; a
demonstrable interest in and aptitude for music
technology. Interested pupils must speak with the
Director of Music before signing up.
Physical Education
C English, C Science
(or equivalent)
B Physical Education,
C Additional Science
Genuine appetite for the theoretical aspects of
sports performance. Coaching/officiating will be
part of the practical assessment.
Philosophy
B English Language
A English Language,
B Mathematics
Ideal for lively, enquiring minds. A challenging first
year. Interested pupils are encouraged to speak
with the HOD before signing up.
Photography
At least 4 Cs - any tier
B Art
Pupils should have some familiarity with
(and ideally own) a digital SLR camera.
Physics
A Additional Science or
A Physics,
B Mathematics
GCSE Science alone is not a suitable basis.
Pupils with lower grades must discuss their options
with the HOD before signing up.
Psychology
B Additional Science
(or the equivalent overall
level in separate Biology,
Chemistry & Physics)
B Mathematics
GCSE Science alone is not a suitable basis.
Pupils with lower grades must discuss their options
with the HOD before signing up.
Religious Studies
C English Language
B English Language
Ideal for lively, enquiring minds. A challenging
second year. Interested pupils are encouraged to
speak with the HOD before signing up.
Sport (BTEC)
At least 4 Cs – any tier
C Physical Education
Well suited to pupils who prefer coursework to
exams. Ability to work independently and in
groups. This is a double A level equivalent.
Spanish
B Spanish
A Spanish
A stay in the target language country is
recommended.
World Development
C English, C in humanities
related subject
Participation in discussion, enquiring mind and a
willingness to work independently.
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