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.

Broadening Horizons Courses

Students are also required to opt into one Broadening Horizons course, such as EPQ, LAMDA, Sports Leaders, Young Tycoons or RockSchool. These courses develop transferable skills, such as communication, creativity and teamwork and are highly valued by prospective employers and universities.

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 2023                                                                             NB: Only one subject can be chosen from each block plus one course from the Broadening Horizons list. Most students choose three subjects + 1 Broadening Horizons course. If predicted GCSE points score above 7.5, students can choose four subjects + 1 Broadening Horizons course.