pathways & entry requirements
We offer a number of different pathways to allow you to personalise your studies and reach your desired destination post 18.
Four A-Levels
Entry requirements: Average GCSE point score of 7.5 including a Grade 8 in English Language and Maths, as well as the subject specific requirement for the courses the student wishes to study.
Three A-Levels
Entry requirements: Average GCSE point score of 5.5 including English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, as well as the subject specific requirement for the courses the student wishes to study.
In exceptional cases where English Language and Maths is below a grade 5 but the average point score is 5.5 admission to three A levels may be accepted at the discretion of the Director of Sixth Form, if subject entry requirements are met.
BTEC/CTEC Diploma Qualification (equivalent to two A-levels), plus one A-Level
Entry requirements: Average GCSE point score of 4.5 including Grade 5 (or above) in English Language and/or Maths (depending on the course) as well as the individual subject requirement for the courses applicants wish to study.
BTEC/CTEC Diploma Qualification (equivalent to two A-levels), plus BTEC/CTEC Extended Certificate Qualification (equivalent to one A-level)
Entry requirements: Average GCSE point score of 4 including grade 4 (or above) in English Language and Maths as well as the individual subject requirement for the courses applicants wish to study.
UCAS Points Collector courses
Students are also able to opt into one UCAS points collector course, such as EPQ, LAMDA, Sports Leaders etc.
The school reserves the right to adjust the entry requirements given the national uncertainty regarding the grade boundaries for the new GCSE qualifications.
In addition to the overarching requirements for each pathway, applicants must also refer to individual subject requirements which will be strictly adhered to. Click here for more details.
For general enquiries please contact Sixth Form Admissions - admissions@tgs6f.com
For our Sixth Form Admissions policy please click here
Option Blocks for September 2022 NB: Only one subject can be chosen from each block.
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Block B |
Block C |
Block D |
Block E |
A Level |
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Art, Craft & Design Art & Textiles Biology Computer Science English Literature Geography |
Economics Chemistry Drama French Music Sociology |
Biology English Language Mathematics Philosophy & Ethics Product Design Spanish |
English Literature History Physics Psychology Sociology |
Further Maths Politics Psychology |
Other Level 3 courses |
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CTEC Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (2 A-levels) |
BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (1 A-level) |
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BTEC Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (worth 1 A-level) |
CTEC Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (worth 1 A-level) |
BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care (worth 2 A-levels) |
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BTEC Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (worth 2 A-levels) |
BTEC Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (worth 2 A-levels) |