Entry Requirements
Applicants applying to the Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form will attain the required entry-level standard. These are:
| Course Level | Requirements |
|---|---|
| A-levels |
To study a programme of 3 A-levels students must achieve seven GCSEs or equivalent, at grade 5 or above AND meet the grade criteria for the chosen subjects. Please see the full list of subject specific entry requirements. |
| Combination |
Students who achieve a minimum of five grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent, will be able to access a combination of A-levels and vocational qualifications. For A-levels, students must also meet the grade criteria for their chosen subjects. |
| Vocational level 3 qualifications |
Students achieving a minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE or equivalent, will be able access our vocational CTEC qualifications. Students must also achieve a grade 4 in English or Maths, and no lower than 3 in either. |
All courses are subject to a minimum and maximum number of students.
Students who have not achieved a grade 4 in either English OR Maths will not be permitted.
Students cannot resit both GCSE English and GCSE Maths.
| GCSE resits | |
|---|---|
| Resit English GCSE |
Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in either English Language or Literature will be required to resit GCSE English Language. They must have a grade 4 or above in Maths. |
| Resit Maths GCSE |
Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in Maths will need to resit GCSE Maths. They must have a grade 4 or above in English Language or English Literature. |
Enrolment from the age of 17/18 is at the discretion of the site Principal who will take into account the students most recent academic results. In most cases students will only be accepted onto Vocational level 3 courses unless there are exceptional circumstances.
