Entry Requirements
Slough & Eton Entry Requirements 2021/2022
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.
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.
Subject |
S & E - Entry Requirements |
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. |
English Literature |
Grade 5 in English Literature |
History |
Grade 5 in History |
Law |
Grade 5 in English Language |
Mathematics |
Grade 5 in Mathematics |
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. |
Psychology |
Grade 5 in English Language and Psychology at GCSE (if studied) |
Religious Studies |
Grade 5 in Religious Education |
Sociology |
Grade 5 English Language and Sociology at GCSE (if studied) |
Fine Art |
Grade 5 in Art or Photography GCSE if studied |
Geography |
Grade 5 in Geography if studied |
L3 IFS Certificate in Financial Studies |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements and a Grade 4 in Maths at GCSE. |
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements and a Grade 4 in a Science at GCSE. |
OCR Technical Diploma in Business Studies |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
Food Science and Nutrition |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
OCR Technical Diploma in ICT |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements. |
BTEC: Acting: Drama |
Level 3 Vocational entry requirements |
Level 2 Offer (internal candidates 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.
GCSE English re-sit |
Achieved a Grade 3 at GCSE |
ESOL |
Achieved a Grade 1 or 2 at GCSE |
GCSE Mathematics re-sit |
Achieved a Grade 3 at GCSE |
Functional Skills |
Achieved a Grade 1 or 2 at GCSE |
AND |
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Entry to the Uniformed Services |
Option choice 1 (can only choose one of these subjects) |
Child Development & Well-being |
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OR |
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Sport and Physical activity |
Option choice 2 |
OR |
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Enterprise and Marketing |
Option Choice 3 |