At the heart of everything we do at the Sixth Form is personalised learning – we can design individual programmes of study based on different pathway options. We work hard to find you the best courses so you can achieve your full potential and secure the very best destination post 18.
The Admission Process
Sixth Form Open Evening
Applications start after our Open Evening in early November.
Apply to The Sixth Form
Applications should be received by Friday 9th December 2022 will be processed in January 2023.
Interview Stage
Candidates will be invited to an interview in February to discuss course choices and future plans.
Final Applications
Applications made after Friday 9th December will be processed in March 2023.
A-Level Entry Requirements
To study A levels at the Sixth Form – it is recommended that you have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including 3 at Grade 5 and 2 at Grade 4 or better including English Language or Literature and Mathematics.
If this is not the case, a range of Grade 5s or better in other subjects will be considered and there will be an opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths.
Please see guidance in the following course sections for our desired entry requirements – we recommend you work hard to achieve these grades, as they will give you the best possible chance of success at A level.
| Subject | Entry Requirements |
| Biology | Grade 6 in GCSE Biology and one other GCSE science or Grade 6-6 in Science (Combined) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Business | Grade 5 GCSE English and Grade 5 GCSE Mathematics |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and one other GCSE science or Grade 6-6 in Science (Combined) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Computing | Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Drama | Grade 5 in English Literature |
| English Language | Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature |
| English Literature | Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature |
| Environmental Science | Grade 6 in GCSE Biology and one other GCSE science or Grade 6-6 in Science (Combined) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics. |
| Film Studies | Grade 5 in English Language or GCSE Media Studies |
| Fine Art | Grade 5 GCSE Art and/or a portfolio of your work |
| French | Grade 6 in GCSE French |
| Geography | Grade 5 in GCSE Geography |
| German | Grade 6 in GCSE German |
| History | Grade 5 in GCSE History and GCSE English Literature |
| Law | Grade 5 in GCSE English Language & Literature |
| Maths | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Further Maths | Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Media Studies | Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE Media Studies |
| Music | Grade 6 in GCSE Music or a BTEC Music at Level 2 Distinction and ABRSM Practical Exam Grade 5 and play a musical instrument |
| Photography | Grade 5 GCSE Art and/or a portfolio of your work |
| Physics | Grade 6 in GCSE Physics and one other GCSE science or Grade 6-6 in Science (Combined) and Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
| Psychology | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language, Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 5 in any GCSE Science |
| Sociology | Grade 5 in GCSE English Language |
Non A-Level Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for BTEC/Applied and Technical courses at the Sixth Form Southmoor may differ – please see the specific entry requirements for individual courses in the relevant course section that follows.
Applied/Technical and BTEC – all our technical/vocational subjects are of equivalent value to A level courses.
| Subject | Entry Requirements |
| Core Maths | Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Engineering (Extended Certificate) | Grade 4 preferably including English Language, Grade 5 in Mathematics and a Grade 5 Product Design or related GCSE |
| Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) | GCSEs at Grade 4 or above preferable including GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language and GCSE Science |
| Health and Social Care (Diploma) | GCSEs at Grade 4 or above preferably including GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language and GCSE Science |
| Sport (Extended Certificate) | GCSEs at Grade 4 preferably including GCSE Mathematics, English Language and Science. It is recommended that you have successfully studied GCSE or BTEC PE or equivalent in KS4 at Grade 4 |