Apply - How To Apply
All Students
We need to be confident that all students who apply for a place at our College have previously shown a commitment to learn. This is so that you can be certain that when you join us you will be with like-minded people who are serious about their own education. To do this we will ask your high school to confirm that you have worked hard whilst studying for your GCSEs. Your reference will help inform whether we are able to offer you a place at the college.
A level courses
If you are to be successful at A level, you will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A*- C or equivalent. These should normally include a grade C or above in English. We recommend that students wishing to take the sciences obtain at least a GCSE grade C in mathematics. In addition, students applying to do biology, chemistry, English, French, mathematics, music, physics or Spanish should ideally have obtained at least a grade B in the subject at GCSE.
Decision Making
Deciding what course to take after your GCSEs can be difficult. If you have a career in mind, or if you are just looking for courses that you find interesting, we will help you choose the subjects that best suit your needs and help you achieve the results you want.
At this stage, you might want to consider:
* the career you are interested in and what qualifications you need for it
* what degree or higher education course you are interested in
* the subjects you enjoy
* the subjects you are best at.
It is important to get these choices right as many universities and employers are looking for specific qualifications as part of their entry requirements. The more research you do now, the more likely you are to decide on the right course of study and importantly to succeed!
