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 – Grades 5-5 GCSE Combined Science or 5-5-5 GCSE Triple Science Health and Social Care – Grade 4 GCSE English Lang
Criminology – Grade 4 GCSE English Lang Performing Arts – Merit Level 2 BTEC Performing Arts or Grade 6 GCSE Drama
Engineering – Grade 5 GCSE Maths

What’s happening at Trinity High.

Read the latest news from our school.

Jun 13, 2025

Trinity Chess Final

LRB and Media Manager, Mr Richardson, tells us more: “We’ve been running a chess tournament in the LRB at lunchtimes over the last few weeks. The students who scored highest […]

Jun 13, 2025

KS5 Theatre Trip

From Teacher of English, Ms Burton: “Year 12 and Year 13 English took a trip to the Leeds Playhouse last week to watch the stage performance of A Thousand Splendid […]

Jun 13, 2025

INSET Day Friday 27th June 2025

Please note that there will be a staff INSET day on Friday, 27th June, 2025, and that the school will be closed to students on this day.

Jun 13, 2025

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Volunteering Hours Certificate

Our DofE Gold Award Coordinator, Mr Davis, tells us more: “All of our candidates from the Bronze , Silver and Gold groups at Trinity take part in a range of […]