Applications

Please click on this LINK to see the full Admission Arrangements published for 2023-24.

This document outlines how we process applications and what happens in the event of oversubscription.

(Please note that the Sixth Form Admission Criteria are at the end of the document.)

Primary Criteria:

To be accepted into Arden Sixth Form, students must have achieved:

• Grade 5-9 in English Language and Mathematics PLUS three other GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above

Subject Criteria:

In addition to these basic requirements, each subject has specific entrance requirements which need to be met / exceeded in order to be enrolled onto the course. The subject requirements are as follows:

• Art & Design: Art GCSE Grade 6 or Distinction in BTEC Art and Design

• Biology: Triple Science - Grade 6 in Biology & Grade 6 in one other Science GCSE OR Combined Science GCSE - Grade 6-6

• Business: Business GCSE Grade 6 or Enterprise BTEC Distinction or English Language Grade 6 if not previously studied

• Chemistry: Triple Science GCSE - Grade 6 in Chemistry AND Grade 6 in one other Science OR Combined Science GCSE - Grade 6-6

• Computer Science: Grade 6 in GCSE Computing/Computer Science

• Core Maths (1 year Level 3 Qual): Mathematics GCSE at Grade 5 (N.B. This subject is to be taken as a fourth subject in Year 12)

• Design & Technology: Design & Technology GCSE Grade 6 or Engineering Cam Nat Distinction / Engineering BTEC Distinction OR Grade 6 in a design related subject if not previously studied

• Drama & Theatre Studies: Drama GCSE Grade 6, BTEC Distinction OR evidence of subject ability if not previously studied  

• Economics: Mathematics GCSE Grade 6 AND English Language GCSE Grade 6

• English Language & Literature: English Language GCSE Grade 6

• English Literature: English Literature GCSE Grade 6

• French: French GCSE Grade 6

• Further Mathematics: Mathematics GCSE Grade 7 (N.B. This subject is to be taken as a fourth subject)

• Geography: Geography GCSE Grade 6

• German: German GCSE Grade 6

• History: History GCSE Grade 6

• IT (Technical Award): IMedia/Creative IT Cam Nat Level 2 Merit, IT BTEC Distinction OR Mathematics GCSE Grade 5 if not studied before

• Law: English Language GCSE Grade 5

• Mathematics: Mathematics GCSE Grade 6

• Media Studies: Media Studies GCSE Grade 6 OR English Language Grade 5 if not previously studied

• Music: Music GCSE Grade 6 or Music Technology NCFE Level 2 Distinction AND Grade 6 in an instrument (may include voice)

• Photography: Art GCSE Grade 6, Art & Design BTEC Distinction OR a Grade 6 in a design/creative related subject

• Physical Education: Grade 6 GCSE in a Triple Science subject or at least a 6-6 in Combined Science GCSE AND Grade 6 in GCSE PE (if previously studied)

• Physics: Mathematics GCSE Grade 6 PLUS Triple Science GCSE - Grade 6 in Physics & Grade 6 one other Science OR Combined Science GCSE - Grade 6-6

• Politics: English Language GCSE Grade 5

• Psychology: English Language GCSE Grade 5

• Religious Studies: Religious Studies GCSE Grade 6 OR English Language Grade 5 if not studied at GCSE

• Spanish: Spanish GCSE Grade 6 

CLICK HERE to access a printable version of these Entrance Requirements.

• The majority of students will study 3 A Levels. However, there is the opportunity for students with a very strong GCSE profile to take 4 subjects.

• You can choose a maximum of one subject from within any given Option Block.

• Subjects in matching colours are available in more than one block to allow for different combinations.

• It is not possible to take English Literature together with English Language & Literature.

• Further Mathematics is to be taken as a fourth subject and must be taken in conjunction with Mathematics A Level.

• Core Maths is a one-year Level 3 Qualification equivalent to half an A Level which is taken in Year 12. It must be taken as a fourth subject and cannot be taken alongside Mathematics A Level.

• All courses are subject to demand and teaching availability.

• Final course selection will take place on Enrolment Day when the GCSE results are known.

CLICK HERE to access a printable version of these Option Blocks.

The online application form has now closed. Please contact the Sixth Form directly if you wish to enquire about making a late application.