SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Three Advanced Level subjects
Students who are intending to study an Advanced Level programme of three subjects or a hybrid of Advanced Level and BTEC Level 3 courses, the requirements are:
Five GCSE’s grades 9-4 including two of English, Maths or Science
In addition, each subjects has individual course requirements. Please check the course specification for further details
Students who have achieved Grades 8 & 9 at GCSE may select a fourth subject
All students have the option to take an EPQ in Year 12
According to UCAS, over 10% of students going to university are doing so holding a BTEC qualification alone. A further 7.2% have a mix of BTEC and A-Level.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate
BTECs are vocational qualifications with a coursework element. Typical subjects offered at BTEC level include Business Studies, Engineering and Information Technology. One of the main differences between BTECs and A-Levels is the way they are assessed. A-Levels mainly involve two years of study geared towards a final exam, whereas BTECs are continually assessed via coursework and practical projects and have a smaller weighted final examination.
Five GCSE’s grades 9-4 including either English or Maths
OR
Level 2 Vocational award at Merit or above plus 3 GCSE’s Grades 9-4 including either English or Maths
Some subjects have individual requirements. (Please check the course specification for further details.)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Other key indicators we take into account when considering your application for study at Neston High Sixth Form include:
Suitability for the course (including attitude to learning for internal applicants).
Course availability (whether there are enough students taking the course to make it viable to run)
Estimated grades at GCSE and effort levels evidenced by pupil to achieve these
Receipt of application no later than the application deadline
Enquiries about admissions should be made to the Head of Sixth Form: burtonl@nestonhigh.com
