Entry Requirements

Slough & Eton Entry Requirements 2025/2026

There are two Level 3 pathways into our Sixth Form, please see the general entry requirements for each pathway below, together with the individual subject requirements. It is important you pick the right pathway for the subjects you wish to study as you need to select this when completing your application form. 

The subjects below are what is currently being offered for September 2025. Some subjects have been removed due to staffing constraints, timetable clashes or a lack of student interest. The offer and entry requirements for September 2025 is subject to change at any time.

A Level only:

5 standard passes (9-5) including English and Mathematics at a Grade 5, together with the individual subject requirements.

A Level and Vocational Mix:

5 standard passes (9-4) including English and Mathematics at a Grade 4, together with the individual subject requirements.

Subject

S & E - Entry Requirements

Art

Grade 5 in Art or Photography GCSE if studied

Biology

Grade 5 in Mathematics and

Double Science: Grade 5-5 OR

Separate Science: Grade 5 in Biology

Must have sat the higher tier paper at GCSE.

Business Studies

Grade 5 in Business Studies if studied

Chemistry

Grade 5 in Mathematics and

Double Science: 5-5 OR

Separate Science: Grade 5 in Chemistry

Must have sat the higher tier paper at GCSE.

Computer Science

GCSE Grade 5 in Computer Science

GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics

English Literature

Grade 5 in English Literature and Grade 5 in English Language.

Geography

Grade 5 in Geography if studied

History

Grade 5 in History if studied

Law

Grade 5 in English Language

Mathematics

Grade 5 in Mathematics

Must have sat the higher tier paper at GCSE.

Physics

Grade 5 in Mathematics and

Double Science:  5-5 OR

Separate Science: Grade 5 in Physics

Must have sat the higher tier paper at GCSE.

Politics

Grade 5 in English Language

Psychology

Grade 5 in English Language and Psychology at GCSE (if studied) and Grade 5 in Maths

Religious Studies

Grade 5 in Religious Education if studied

Sociology

Grade 5 English Language and Sociology at GCSE (if studied)

Further Maths

Grade 7 in Maths

Must be taking A-level Maths

Vocational Business Studies*

Level 3 Vocational entry requirements.

Vocational Sport*

Level 3 Vocational entry requirements.

Medical Science

Grade 4, 4 in Science

 

Mixed Pathway entry requirements

Information Technology

Mixed Pathway entry requirements

Health and Social Care

Mixed Pathway entry requirements and a 4,4 in Science.

Financial Awareness

Grade 4 in Maths

 

Mixed Pathway entry requirements

 

*Subject to government announcement and review

Please note that entry requirements are subject to change at any time.