AHS Routes

We offer two ‘routes’ through Sixth Form, depending on your GCSE results.  Most students take a three-A Level route, but some of those with the strongest GCSE results choose to study more.  Obviously you will have to make your initial choices in December, based on how you think you will do; it will, however, be possible to move from one route to another when results are published, as long as your new choices can be accommodated.  

The basic entry requirement is 44 points from your best eight GCSEs (see below); if you achieve more than 64 points you are entitled to study four A Levels, if you want to.  However, you should not feel under any obligation to take Route 2 if you have 64+ points; embarking on Route 2 is a commitment to completing 4 A Levels, and that asks a lot more of students so needs careful thought.  We will help you make the right decision so do not hesitate to ask our thoughts on your proposed route.  

But please also remember that individual subjects have their own entry requirements that have to be met too.

Route 1

Minimum 44 points from the best 8 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics with the appropriate grade requirements for each subject you wish to take for A Level

Route 2 

Minimum 64 points from the best 8 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics with at least a grade 7 in each of the subjects you wish to take for A Level

(Please note that for timetabling reasons, you cannot take Further Maths in addition to an Extension Study as the lessons take place at the same time.)

One thing to bear in mind, if you do consider taking four (or five) subjects, is that most university course entry requirements ask only for three A Level grades.

Supplementary Activities 

All students also take the following options, which are compulsory for both routes