Entry Requirements
Slough & Eton Entry Requirements 2023/2024
There are three 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.
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.
Vocational Only:
5 standard passes (9-4) including English or Mathematics at a Grade 4, with the other at a Grade 3. . Level 2 vocational subjects must be at a minimum of a Level 2 Merit.
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Subject |
S & E - Entry Requirements |
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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. |
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Business Studies |
Grade 5 in Business Studies if studied |
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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 |
Grade 5 in English Language Grade 5 in Mathematics Grade 5 in Computer Science |
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English Literature |
Grade 5 in English Literature |
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History |
Grade 5 in History |
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Law |
Grade 5 in English Language |
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Mathematics |
Grade 5 in Mathematics Must have sat the higher tier paper at GCSE. |
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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. |
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Psychology |
Grade 5 in English Language and Psychology at GCSE (if studied) |
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Religious Studies |
Grade 5 in Religious Education |
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Sociology |
Grade 5 English Language and Sociology at GCSE (if studied) |
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Art and Design |
Grade 5 in Art or Photography GCSE if studied |
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Geography |
Grade 5 in Geography if studied |
| Product Design | Grade 5 in Product Design if studied |
| Politics | Grade 5 in English Language |
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L3 IFS Certificate in Financial Studies |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements and a Grade 4 in Maths at GCSE. |
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BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements and a Grade 4 in a Science at GCSE. |
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OCR Technical Diploma in Business Studies |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
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Food Science and Nutrition |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
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BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
| Performing Arts | Level 3 Vocational entry requirements |
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BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
Level 2 Offer (internal candidates and by invitation only)
Students do English and/or Mathematics and two subjects from the option choices below. Students will attend school from Monday to Thursday and attend a work placement on a Friday from the October half term onwards.
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GCSE English re-sit |
Achieved a Grade 3 at GCSE |
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ESOL |
Achieved a Grade 1 or 2 at GCSE |
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GCSE Mathematics re-sit |
Achieved a Grade 3 at GCSE |
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Functional Skills |
Achieved a Grade 1 or 2 at GCSE |
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AND |
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Entry to the Uniformed Services |
Option choice 1 (can only choose one of these subjects) |
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Child Development & Well-being |
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OR |
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Sport and Physical activity |
Option choice 2 |
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OR |
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Enterprise and Marketing |
Option Choice 3 |
Please note that entry requirements are subject to change at any time.