Entry Requirements
We want all our students to aim high and it is important for students to have a realistic understanding of their potential and to embark on courses in which they have a good chance of success.
For these reasons, and to have a Sixth Form place guaranteed, students must have achieved the following:
- Five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, including English and mathematics.
- Grade 6 or above in the subjects chosen for Sixth Form study.
- Students must meet each course’s specifics requirements, which are detailed below.
- A good record of attendance, punctuality and behaviour whilst at Trinity or elsewhere and a positive recommendation from the Year 11 Senior Tutor or Assistant Head.
- Before Sixth Form studies begin, to have signed the ‘Sixth Form Learning Agreement’ which clarifies expectations and ensures our continued belief in partnership work.
Minimum requirements for A-level courses
| Art – Grade 6 in GCSE Art | History – Grade 6 GCSE History Grade 5 GCSE English Lang or Lit |
| Biology – Grade 6 GCSE Biology or 6-6 Combined Science. Grade 6 GCSE Maths is essential. | Mathematics – Grade 6 GCSE Maths |
| Business – Grade 5 GCSE English Lang or Lit | Music – Grade 6 GCSE Music |
| Chemistry – Grade 6 GCSE Chemistry or 6-6 Combined Science. Grade 6 GCSE Maths is essential. | Philosophy & Ethics – Grade 6 GCSE RE |
| Computing – Grade 6 GCSE Computer Science and Grade 5 Maths or Physics | Physics – Grade 6 GCSE Physics or 6-6 Combined Science. Grade 6 GCSE Maths is essential. |
| Economics – Grade 5 GCSE Maths | Politics – Grade 5 GCSE English Lang or Lit |
| English Literature – Grade 6 GCSE English Lit | Psychology – Grade 5 GCSE Maths and English Lang |
| French – Grade 6 GCSE French | Sociology – Grade 5 GCSE English Lang or Lit |
| Further Mathematics – Grade 7 GCSE Maths | Spanish – Grade 6 GCSE Spanish |
| Geography – Grade 6 GCSE Geography | PE – Grade 6 GCSE PE or BTEC Sport Merit with GCSE Grade 6 Biology or 6-6 Combined Science |
Minimum requirements for BTEC courses
| Applied Science – Grade 5-5 GCSE Combined Science or 5-5-5 GCSE Triple Science | Medical Science – Grade 5-5 GCSE Combined Science or 5-5-5 GCSE Triple Science |
| Criminology – Grade 4 GCSE English Lang | Performing Arts – Merit Level 2 BTEC Performing Arts or Grade 6 GCSE Drama |
| Engineering – Grade 5 GCSE Maths | Engineering: Built Environment (Architectural, Structural, Civil) – Grade 5 GCSE Maths |
| Health and Social Care – Grade 4-4 GCSE Combined Science or 4-4-4 GCSE Triple Science | Health and Social Care: Early Childhood (Paediatrics & Education) – Grade 4 English Lang |
