Pathways and grade requirements
At CCF Sixth Form, we offer unique pathways to ensure what we offer is tailored to each individual student’s abilities, needs and goals.
Aspiration Pathway
On the Aspiration Pathway you will:
- Study 3 or 4 A level subjects
- Receive specialised support and mentoring
- Focus on gaining places at the leading universities in the country or securing apprenticeships at the top 100 companies in the UK
- Receive assistance in obtaining spaces on university programmes and initiatives as well as work experience placements.
Requirements:
- You need to achieve an average GCSE points score of 6.5 or above.
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You need to achieve a grade 7 or above in each of your chosen subjects.
- Individual subject requirements:
Subject | Requirement |
Art | Art 7 |
Biology | Biology 7 or Science 77, Maths 5, English 5 |
Business Studies | Business Studies 7 |
Chemistry | Chemistry 7 or Science 77, Maths 5, English 5 |
Computer Science | Computer Science 7, Maths 5 |
Design Technology | DT 7 |
Economics | Maths 7, English 7 |
English Language | English Lit and Lang 7 |
English Literature | English Lit and Lang 7 |
History | History 7 |
Mathematics | Mathematics 7 |
Further Mathematics* | Mathematics 7 |
Music | Music 7 |
Philosophy & Ethics | RE 7, English 5, Maths 5 |
Physics | Physics 7 or Science 77, Maths 5, English 5 |
Physical Education | PE 7 |
Politics | 7 in a written subject |
Psychology | Psychology 7, Biology 7, English 5 |
Sociology | English 7 |
- You must achieve both the average points score AND the subject requirement in every subject.
- *Students studying Further Mathematics must take 4 A levels.
Tradition Pathway
On the Tradition Pathway you will:
- Study 3 A Levels
- Have access to university, apprenticeship and careers guidance to ensure you select and apply for the course which suits you best
- Participate in study skills sessions, university style seminars in small groups and supervised study sessions
- Have the opportunity to progress to the Aspiration Pathway.
Requirements:
- You need to achieve an average GCSE points score of 5.5 or above.
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You need to achieve a grade 6 or above in each of your chosen subjects.
- Individual subject requirements:
Subject | Requirement |
Art | Art 6 |
Biology | Biology 6 or Science 76, Maths 5, English 5 |
Business Studies | Business Studies 6 |
Chemistry | Chemistry 6 or Science 76, Maths 5, English 5 |
Computer Science | Computer Science 6, Maths 5 |
Design Technology | DT 6 |
Economics | Maths 6, English 6 |
English Language | English Lit and Lang 6 |
English Literature | English Lit and Lang 6 |
History | History 6 |
Mathematics | Mathematics 6 |
Music | Music 6 |
Philosophy & Ethics | RE 6, English 5, Maths 5 |
Physics | Physics 6 or Science 76, Maths 5, English 5 |
Physical Education | PE 6 |
Politics | 6 in a written subject |
Psychology | Psychology 6, Biology 6, English 5 |
Sociology | English 6 |
- You must achieve both the average points score AND the subject requirement in every subject.
Basketball Academy
Students selected for our Basketball Academy will receive a balance of full time basketball training, alongside a full A Level programme course of study, with mentoring and guidance focused on helping students achieve the best A Level grades possible.
Find out more here.
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Where next?
Take a look at the range or courses we have available:
Find out more about our Scholarship Programme: