2015 - Post 16 Pathways Average GCSE Points
Curriculum Pathways
Length of Course
Sixth Form Course
Future Choices
46+
Pathway 1
2 Year
3 or 4 A Levels + Enrichment course
University, Further Education, Training or Employment
Pathway 2
2 Year
3 A Levels + Enrichment course
University, Further Education, Training or Employment
Pathway 3
2 Year
Cambridge National course (ICT/Business Studies) 1 A Level (if appropriate),
University, Further Education, Training or Employment
(Including Eng & Maths A*-C)
41 - 45 (Including Eng & Maths A*-C)
37 - 40
+ Enrichment course + GCSE English/Maths re-sit
(Including Eng or Maths A*-C)
Grade:
A*
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
U
Points:
58
52
46
40
34
28
22
16
0
Subject Specific Requirements A Level
GCSE grades
A Level
GCSE grades
Art
B in Art
Government & Politics
B in English Language & Literature
Biology
BBB (Bio, Phy, Chem with English B), or Science Core A, Additional A
History
B in History B in English Language or Literature
Applied Science
CC in Core & Additional Science, CCC Triple Science
Maths
A in Maths
Business Studies
B in English and Maths
ICT Cambridge National
C or pass in ICT
Business Studies Cambridge National
Details of entrance requirements on application
Music
B in Music An understanding of musical theory
Chemistry
BBB (Bio, Phy, Chem) or AB in Science Core and Additional)
Music Technology
Ability to read music. Interested students should speak with the music staff to discuss suitability
Drama & Theatre Studies
B in Drama and C in English, or a proven record in performance
PE
B in PE (B in PE theory) C in science. A sustained commitment to participation in sport
Economics
B in English & Maths
Photography
B in Art and/or Design
English Literature
B in English Language & Literature
Physics
A in Physics and Maths or AA Science Core & Additional Maths also studied at A Level
Film Studies
C in English
Product Design Resistant Materials/ Textiles
B in Product Design B in Textiles, Art, or any D&T subject
French
B in French
Psychology
B in Maths and Science
Geography
B in Geography
RE
B in English
Sociology
B in English Language