Sixth Form Entry Requirements
Applicants to Harris Academy Orpington Sixth Form will attain the required entry-level standard. These are:
Course Level |
Requirements |
3 A Levels
3 A Level / Vocational Level 3 Combination
Vocational Level 3 subjects |
Seven 9 - 5 grades in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed,
Combination of five 9 - 4 grades at GCSE or merit or above in vocational subjects.
Five 9-4 grades at GCSE or equivalent, with at least a merit or grade 4 in a relevant vocational qualification or GCSE.
A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject. ECDL suitable for entry to vocational courses only. Extended writing A Level subject students will need a combination of at least grades 4 and 5 in English Language and English Literature. |
General information |
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Maths |
Any student wishing to study A Level Maths from a GCSE grade 6 will have to pass an algebra test to assess their suitability for the course. |
English Literature |
Students will need a combination of at least grade 5 and 6 in English Language and English Literature. |
Science Based Subjects |
Students taking GCSE Double Award Science must have at least a grade 6 for Core and Additional Science, as well as a grade 6 or above in relevant subject modules. Students taking GCSE Separate Sciences must have at least a grade 6 overall in the relevant Science subject, as well as at least two grade 6s in relevant subject modules. For Vocational Science a grade 5 will be needed in Double Award Science.
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Resit English GCSE |
Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in either English Language or Literature will be required to resit English Language GCSE. |
Resit Maths GCSE |
Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above will need to resit their Maths GCSE. |
Enrolment from the age of 17/18 is at the discretion of the Head of Sixth Form who will take into account the students most recent academic results. In most cases students will only be accepted onto vocational level 3 courses if there are exceptional circumstances.
Subject |
English Lang |
Maths grade |
Relevant subject |
Other requirements/information |
Art |
5 |
- |
At least a grade 6 at GCSE |
Will need to attend a portfolio interview |
Biology |
5 |
5 (Minimum grade, see other reqs) |
Must attain an overall grade 6 in Year 11 GCSE, including grade 6 on the Biology exam paper (higher tier paper). |
Extended writing subject. Students need to have studied a minimum of two GCSEs in science, reaching grade 6 at least in both. # |
Business |
5 |
5 |
Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE |
Extended writing subject. # |
Chemistry |
5 |
6 |
At least a 6 grade at GCSE |
- |
Core Maths |
- |
5 |
At least a – grade 5 at GCSE |
- |
Drama |
5 |
- |
At least a grade 6 at GCSE |
Will need to attend an audition |
Economics |
5 |
5 |
Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE |
Extended writing subject |
Further Maths |
- |
8 |
- |
Must also be doing Maths A Level |
Geography |
5 |
5 |
At least a grade 6 at GCSE |
Extended writing subject # |
History |
5 |
- |
At least a grade 6 at GCSE |
Extended writing subject |
Media |
5 |
- |
At least a grade 6 at GCSE |
Students who have not studied Media will require a grade 6 or above in a related subject such as Art or History GCSE. |
Modern Foreign Languages |
5 |
- |
At least a grade 6 at GCSE |
- |
PE |
5 |
- |
Students also require a grade 6 or above in Physical Education and Biology GCSE. |
Must be actively involved in a sport outside of the Academy |
Photography |
5 |
- |
- |
Will need to attend a portfolio interview |
Physics |
5 |
6 |
At least a grade 6 at GCSE |
Will also need to study A Level Maths |
Psychology |
5 |
5 |
Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE |
Extended writing subject. |
Religious Studies |
5 |
- |
At least a grade 6 at GCSE |
Extended writing subject |
Sociology |
5 |
5 |
Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE |
Extended writing subject. |