Pathways 2025 – 2027
To achieve entry into the Sixth Form in September 2025, prospective entrants (both internal and external candidates) must achieve our standard entry requirement of five GCSE or Level 2 passes at Grades 9-4 including GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics, plus the minimum requirement for each subject as given in our Minimum Entry Requirements.
We offer a choice of pathways for our students based on their individual needs. These will be discussed during your interview and at enrolment.
| Pathway | Programme Content | Minimum Entry Requirements |
| A Level Pathway | Most students will study 3 A Levels and enrichment subjects, continuing with all 3 subjects to the end of Year 13. If students have achieved exceptionally well at GCSE they may take 4 A Levels with an enrichment option, continuing with all 4 subjects to the end of Year 13. | Standard entry requirements plus minimum requirement for each subject chosen plus minimum requirement for each subject chosen. 6 GCSEs at Grades 7-9 including GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics. |
| Combined Pathway | Some students will study a mixture of vocational and A Level course (equivalent to 3 A Levels), with at least one enrichment option. E.g. 2 A levels and 1 AAQ. | Standard entry requirements plus minimum requirement for each subject chosen plus minimum requirement for each subject chosen. Under exceptional circumstances we will allow either a Grade 3 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE Mathematics. |
A Level Subject Minimum Entry Requirements
| A Level Subject: | Course specific entry requirements: |
| Art | Grade 5 or Merit in Art related course at GCSE |
| Biology | Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or GCSE Combined Science Grades 6:6 and Grade 6 in Maths |
| Business Studies | Minimum entry requirements |
| Economics | Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 6 in Maths |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or GCSE Combined Science Grades 6:6 and Grade 6 in Maths |
| English Literature | Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or Language |
| Further Mathematics | Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Geography | Grade 6 in GCSE Geography and Grade 5 in Maths and English Language |
| History | Grade 6 in GCSE History and Grade 5 in English Language |
| Law | Minimum entry requirements |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Physics | Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or GCSE Combined Science Grades 6:6 and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Psychology | Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics |
| Religious Studies | Minimum entry requirements |
| Sociology | Minimum entry requirements |
Vocational Entry Requirements
| BTEC: | Course specific entry requirements: |
| Applied Science –L3 AAQ National Extended Certificate | Minimum entry requirements |
| Health and Social Care – L3 AAQ National Extended Certificate | Minimum entry requirements |
| ICT – L3 AAQ National Extended Certificate | Minimum entry requirements |
| Applied Criminology – Diploma | Minimum entry requirements |
It is important to note that due to government funding being removed for BTECs that overlap with the new T Levels, it may not be possible to re-sit the BTEC you have chosen. For further information about T Levels, please visit Technical education in England: T Levels – House of Commons Library (parliament.uk). You can also get further information about BTECs phasing out here: Level 3 qualifications reform: What’s happening to BTECs? (parliament.uk)
For more information on the courses we offer, please click on the link below:
If you have any questions, please send an email to sixthformadmissions@hwga.org.uk
