Turing House Sixth Form provides A level and Level 3 BTEC equivalent courses, enabling options and pathways for students to go on to Higher Education or high quality alternatives. We will do this as part of the local post-16 partnership, so some courses might be provided by other schools and colleges, and we may provide specialist courses to students from other schools too.
Our minimum entry requirements are:
- For A-Levels: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including English and Maths, and more specific requirements for some courses, as detailed below;
- For BTECS: Five GCSE Grades 9-4.
For some students, who are not immediately ready for Level 3 education, we will offer guidance on appropriate pathways to enable them to progress to our Sixth Form or to other local Further Education partners. This may include the option to retake GCSE English and Mathematics.
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Art, Craft & Design |
Grade 6 in GCSE Art and a passion for Art, Craft and Design. | Watch video |
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Biology |
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or two Grade 6s in GCSE Trilogy (combined science). Grade 6 or above in Mathematics would be beneficial. | Watch video |
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Business Studies |
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Business Studies. | Watch video |
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Chemistry |
Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or two Grade 6s in GCSE Trilogy (combined science). Grade 6 or above in Mathematics would be beneficial. | Watch video |
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Core Maths |
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics. | Watch video |
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Computing |
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics. | Watch video |
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Design and Technology: Product Design |
Grade 6 in GCSE Design and Technology or GCSE Art and Design. | Watch video |
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English Literature |
Grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and English Literature, as well as a genuine passion for the written word. | Watch video |
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Economics |
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics. | Watch video |
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Further Mathematics |
Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics and A-Level Mathematics must be taken too. | Watch video |
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Geography |
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography and Grade 5 in Mathematics. | Watch video |
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History |
Grade 6 in GCSE History as well as a Grade 5 in English Language, and a genuine interest in History and the world around you. | Watch video |
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Mathematics |
Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics. | Watch video |
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Media |
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. | Watch video |
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Music |
Grade 6 in GCSE Music, Grade 4/5 in Music Theory, and instrumental skill of Grade 6. | Watch video |
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Philosophy |
Grade 6 in GCSE Religious Studies or Grade 5 in English Language if Religious Studies has not been taken. | Watch video |
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Physics |
Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or two Grades 6 in GCSE Trilogy (combined science). Grade 6 or above in Mathematics is essential. It is recommended that students wishing to study Physics consider taking A-Level Mathematics. | Watch video |
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Politics |
Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or History. |
Watch video |
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Psychology |
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. | Watch video |
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Sociology |
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics. | Watch video |
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Spanish |
Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish, as well as a love of languages, other cultures and the diversity of the World. | Watch video |
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Theatre Studies |
Grade 6 in GCSE Drama and Grade 5 GCSE English Literature as well as a level of confidence to perform and a passion for performing, watching and creating theatre. | Watch video |
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Extended Project (EPQ) |
Students can apply to study this additional qualification and is particularly recommended for students who are thinking of applying to university courses with highly competitive entry requirements. | |
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BTEC Health and Social Care (Level 3, equivalent to one A-Level) |
Requires an interest in, and commitment to, working with people and caring for them. | Watch video |
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BTEC Sport (Level 3, equivalent to one A-Level) |
Requires practical sporting ability and an interest in sport science. | Watch video |
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BTEC IT (Level 3, equivalent to one A-Level)
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GCSE computing or IT would be beneficial and a keeen interest in this areaa | Watch video |
For more information about the the content of these courses, please see our Key Stage 5 Curriculum Guide.