Join our Sixth Form
We welcome applications to Brentside Sixth Form
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The Sixth Form provide students with an exceptional quality of provision, both for their academic and their wider development- Ofsted 2025
- All external students who applied to our Sixth Form online and received a conditional offer must attend their enrolment meeting at 11:00 Thursday, 20 August. You must bring your results slip and your passport for photocopying.
- All external students who wish to enrol in our Sixth Form and have NOT applied previously can attend enrolment from 12:30 Thursday, 20 August. You must bring your results slip and your passport for photocopying.
In the Sixth From Prospectus you will find details of the courses on offer and the entry requirements to begin Year 12. Should you have any further enquiries please contact the Sixth Form team at 6thformadmissions@brentsidehigh.ealing.sch.uk.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Commitment to study and a desire for success
- Appropriate qualifications
- A good record of attendance and punctuality
- A good record of appropriate behaviour
- Acceptance of, and compliance with, our dress code
| Sixth Form Study Programme | GCSE Entry Required |
|---|---|
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4 or more A levels + L3 extended project |
8+ Grade 9-6 at GCSE including English language or literature and mathematics |
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3 x A levels + L3 extended project |
5+ Grade 9-5 at GCSE including English language or literature and mathematics |
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Level 3 BTEC course/CTEC course(3) + L3 extended project |
5+ Grade 9-4 at GCSE including English language or literature and mathematics |
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1 x Level 2 course |
5+ Grade 9-3 at GCSE including English language or literature and mathematics |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL STUDY
Minimum entry requirements: five Grade 9-5 at GCSE plus subject specific requirements (see below)
| SUBJECT | SPECIFIC MINIMUM GCSE (or equivalent) REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
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Art: Fine art, graphic communication, photography, product design and textiles. |
Grade 5 in the relevant GCSE art subject or Merit in Level 2 BTEC art & design |
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Biology |
High Grade 6-6 in combined science or high grade 6 in biology, plus 6 in mathematics and 5 in English language or literature |
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Chemistry |
High Grade 6-6 in combined science or high grade 6 in chemistry, plus 6 in mathematics and 5 in English language or literature |
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Computer science |
Grade 6 in GCSE computing, plus 6 in mathematics and 5 in English language or literature |
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Economics |
Grade 6 in mathematics and 5 in English language or literature |
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English language |
Grade 6 in English language and literature |
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English literature |
Grade 6 in English language and literature |
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French |
Grade 6 in French and 5 in English language or literature |
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Further mathematics |
Grade 8 in mathematics |
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Geography |
Grade 6 in geography and 5 in English language or literature |
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Government and politics |
Grade 5 in history or geography and 5 in GCSE English language or literature |
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History |
Grade 5 in history and 5 in English language or literature |
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Mathematics |
High Grade 6 in mathematics |
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Media studies |
Grade 5 in English language or literature |
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Music |
Grade 6 in GCSE music and able to perform to Grade 4 standard. If you have not studied GCSE Music you will need to demonstrate Grade 5 Associated Board of the Royal School of Music theory and practice (or equivalent) |
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Music technology |
Grade 5 in GCSE music and Grade 4-4 in GCSE combined science or Grade 4 in GCSE mathematics/physics |
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Physical education |
Grade 5 in mathematics and English language or literature, 5-5 in GCSE combined science and 5 in either physical education or biology |
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Physics |
High Grade 6-6 in combined science or high grade 6 in physics, plus 6 in mathematics and 5 in English language or literature |
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Psychology |
Grade 6-6 in combined science (biology units) or 6 in biology, plus 5 in mathematics and 5 in English language or literature |
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Religious studies: philosophy and ethics |
Grade 6 in religious studies or history and 6 in English language or literature |
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Sociology |
Grade 5 in English language or literature and 6 in any GCSE humanities subject (religious studies, history, geography, citizenship) |
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Spanish |
Grade 6 in Spanish and 5 in English language or literature |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL 3 BTEC/CTEC STUDY
Minimum entry requirements: five Grade 9-4 at GCSE plus subject specific requirements
| SUBJECT | SPECIFIC MINIMUM GCSE (or equivalent) REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
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Level 3 BTEC art & design (triple award only) |
Grade 5 in art and design or merit in Level 2 BTEC art and design |
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Level 3 BTEC business (single, double or triple award) |
Grade 5 in mathematics and English language or literature or a high merit in Level 2 BTEC business |
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Level 3 BTEC computing (extended certificate single award) |
Grade 5 in mathematics and English language and Grade 5 or above in computer science. |
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Level 3 BTEC drama- performing arts (single award) |
Grade 6 in GCSE drama (if taken) and Grade 5 in GCSE English language or literature (applicants who have not taken GCSE drama will need to pass an audition with the subject leader) |
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Level 3 BTEC sport (double award) |
Grade 4 in mathematics and English language or literature, 5-5 in GCSE combined science and 5 in either physical education or biology |
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Level 3 BTEC science (double award) |
Grade 5-5 in GCSE combined science or 5 in triple science or distinction in Level 2 BTEC science and Grade 5 in mathematics and English language or literature |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVEL 2 BTEC STUDY
| SUBJECT | SPECIFIC MINIMUM GCSE (or equivalent) REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
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Level 2 BTEC art & design |
Grade 9-3 in five GCSE subjects including English language or literature, mathematics and art or design technology |
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Level 2 BTEC business administration |
Grade 9-3 in five GCSE subjects including English language or literature and mathematics |
If you have recently arrived from overseas and have not taken GCSE examinations, we will assess you by other methods to find out the most suitable course for you.