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Courses and entry requirements in 2023
We are proud to offer a wide range of A Level subjects for our students. At SMSJ we want to ensure that all our students succeed in their courses.
The majority of students will study three A levels. Some students may wish to study four A levels and this will be considered on an individual basis.
Please note that courses may not run due to insufficient numbers or staffing. We encourage all students to add a reserve option when completing their application
In order to progress to the Sixth Form at SMSJ, students must achieve the following grades at GCSE:
- Grade 5 or above in Mathematics
- Grade 5 or above in English Literature.
- Student must also achieve an average point score of at least 5.5 in their subjects
Additionally, students must meet the GCSE entry requirements for the particular A level subjects they would like to study from the list below:
A Level Subject | GCSE entry requirement |
---|---|
Art & Product Design | 6 in Art |
Biology | 6 in Biology 6,6 in Combined Science |
Business Studies | 6 in English Literature 5 in Mathematics |
Chemistry | 6 in Chemistry 6 in Mathematics |
Computer Science | 6 in Computer Science 6 in Mathematics |
Dance | 6 in Dance |
Design & Technology | 6 in Design & Technology |
Drama | 6 in Drama |
Economics | 6 in Mathematics 6 in English |
English Literature | 6 in English Literature 6 in English Language |
French | 6 in French |
Geography | 6 in Geography |
History | 6 in History |
Mathematics | 6 in Mathematics |
Further Mathematics | 8 in Mathematics* (*must also take Mathematics A level) |
Music | 6 in Music |
PE | 6 in PE |
Physics | 6 in Physics 6,6 in Combined Science |
Politics | 6 in English Literature |
Psychology | 6 in Biology or 6,6 in Combined Science 6 in Mathematics 6 in English |
Religious Studies | 6 in Religious Studies |
Sociology | 6 in English Literature |
Spanish | 6 in Spanish |