Courses and Entry Requirements
All students must achieve at least five grade 4s at GCSE to be able to study at Ruislip High School Sixth Form. In most subjects, there are further requirements as detailed below.
Grade 3 will not be considered for any subject under any circumstances.
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Subject: |
At least 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, plus: |
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A Level Art/Art Textiles |
Grade 6 in Art; Grade 5 may be considered if places are available on the course. |
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A Level Biology/Chemistry/Physics |
Grade 7/7 in Combined Science Grade 7 or above in Biology/Chemistry/Physics Grade 6 in Mathematics |
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Applied Science Vocational Course |
Five GCSEs at grades 4-9, inclusive of at least 4-4 in Science |
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BTEC National Certificate in Sport |
Five GCSEs at grades 4-9, including a Grade 4 in English Language or Literature |
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BTEC Health and Social Care |
Five GCSEs at grades 4-9, including a Grade 4 in English Language or Literature |
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A Level Computer Science |
Grade 6 in Computer Science |
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A Level Drama |
Grade 5 in Drama and a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature |
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A Level Economics |
Grade 7 in Mathematics and a Grade 6 in English Language or Literature |
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A Level English Literature |
Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature; Grade 5 may be considered if there are places on the course |
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A Level Further Mathematics |
Grade 8 in Mathematics and must also be taking A Level Mathematics |
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A Level Geography |
Grade 5 in Geography and a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature |
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A Level History |
Grade 5 in History and a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature |
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A Level Law |
Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature |
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A Level Mathematics |
Grade 7 in Mathematics |
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A Level Media Studies |
If Media Studies GCSE has been taken, a Grade 5 in this is required. If Media GCSE has not been taken, Grade 5 in either English Literature or Language is required |
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A Level Music |
GCSE Music Grade 6 or above and Performing/Music Theory at Grade 5 or above |
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A Level Politics |
Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature |
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A Level Psychology |
Grade 5 in English, Grade 5 in Mathematics and a Grade 4/4 in either double or triple science |
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A Level Sociology |
Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature |
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A Level Spanish |
Grade 7 in GCSE Spanish |