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Option blocks and entry requirements

The option blocks and entrance requirements for September 2025 are below; students typically pick three subjects, plus an EPQ. 
We have four pathways, which are described below. Your eligibility will be based on your GCSE average point score (APS) and whether you meet the wider entrance requirements shown in the image beneath the table.

Please note, to study three STEM subjects you will need a GCSE APS of 6.6 or above. 

The example below shows how you can calculate your GCSE APS. 

Add up your grades and divide by the number of entries. 

E.g., 7,7,7,7,6,6,6,6,5 = 57/9=6.3. For this example, the student would be eligible for the Gold Pathway. 

Pathway GCSE APS What can I study?
Platinum  6.6 and above

3 A-levels

Eligible for 3 STEM subjects

Gold 5.5 and above

3 A-levels 

Limited to two STEM subjects

Silver  4.5 - 5.5 

A mixture of A-levels and BTEC L3 Courses

Bronze 4.0 - 4.5

BTEC L3 Courses

Block A 

Block B 

Block C 

Block D 

Block E 

Geography

Biology

English Literature

Art

BTEC Business

(Double Award)

BTEC ICT

Business

Maths

BTEC Business

(Double Award)

Chemistry

Physics

History

Philosophy and Ethics

Computer Science 

Economics

Psychology

Music and Performing Arts - Cambridge Technical

BTEC Medical Science 

BTEC Health and Social Care 

(Double Award)

Design and Technology 

BTEC Sport

BTEC Travel and Tourism

English/Maths GCSE resits

Sociology

BTEC Health and Social Care 

(Double Award)

 

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