Sixth Form Course Directory & Entry Requirements
Every student joins Harris Orpington sixth form with their own unique set of examination results and future goals.
To accommodate this, we offer a choice of three pathways to ensure students receive an education that is personalised and right for them. Each pathway has a different set of entry requirements (see below).
- A Level Pathway
- Mixed Pathway
- Vocational Pathway
Course directory
Please click HERE or on the image below to view/download the Course Directory to find out more about all the courses we offer in the Sixth Form.
Sixth Form Entry Requirements 2025
| Course Level | Requirements |
| 3 A Levels | A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed. |
| 4 A Levels | Must have a grade 8 average in GCSEs. |
| 3 A Level / Vocational Level 3 Combination
| Combination minimum of three grade 5s and two grade 4s at GCSE or merit or above in an equivalent subject related to course choices. Students must choose two vocational subjects and one A Level. For the A Level, students must have the minimum subject-specific requirements. |
| Vocational Level 3 subjects | A minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE or equivalent, with at least a Merit or grade 4 in a relevant equivalent qualification. |
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| A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject. Extended writing A Level subject students will need at least a grade 5 in English Language. |
Subject Entry Requirements
Applicants applying to the Harris Orpington Sixth Form will attain the required entry-level standard. These are shown below.
Enrolment from the age of 17/18 is at the discretion of the site Principal who will take into account the student's most recent academic results. In most cases, students will only be accepted onto Vocational Level 3 courses unless there are exceptional circumstances.
| Subject | English Lang | Maths grade | Relevant subject | Other requirements/information |
| Art | 5 | - | At least a grade 6 at GCSE | Must bring a portfolio to course discussion meeting. |
| Biology | 5 | 6
| Must attain an overall grade 6 in Biology if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam. Extended writing subject. | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 6 | Must attain an overall grade 6 in Chemistry if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam. Extended writing subject. | |
| English Literature | 6 | - | Students will need a combination of at least grade 6 in English Language and English Literature | |
| 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 |
| Maths | - | 7 | At least a grade 7 at GCSE | - |
| Modern Foreign Languages | 5 | - | At least a grade 6 at GCSE | - |
| Physics | 5 | 7 | Must attain an overall grade 6 in Physics at GCSE if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam. Extended writing subject. Students must also 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. |
| Vocational Science | 5 | 5 | Must have a grade 5/5 for Trilogy Science (double award) or at least a Merit at Vocational Level 2 | |
