Course Requirements
Welcome to Brook Sixth Form: where ambition becomes achievement
Brook Sixth Form is a destination for ambitious students who are ready to achieve at the highest academic level.
Our environment is inclusive, dynamic and focused on the future; where individuality is celebrated, achievement is encouraged, and potential is realised.
Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching create the perfect setting for success. Whether you choose A Levels, T Levels or Engineering BTECs, you’ll be supported and challenged to reach your full potential and prepare for university, higher apprenticeships or a professional career.
Brook Sixth Form is a place where ambition is nurtured, opportunities are endless, and success is built on hard work and belief in your potential.
Entry Criteria – September 2026
A Level Courses
All A Level students are expected to complete the equivalent of 3.5 A Levels in Year 12 and 3.0 A Levels in Year 13
The 0.5 A Level is a one year course and can include either Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Level Maths or AS Level Further Maths.
| Course | Subject-Specific GCSE Grade | GCSE Maths | GCSE English | Avg Point Score (Best 8) | Additional Notes |
| Physics | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5.5 | Must also take A Level Maths |
| Chemistry | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5.5 | |
| Biology | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5.5 | |
| Mathematics | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5.5 | |
| Further Mathematics | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5.5 | Must also take A Level Maths |
| English | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5.5 | |
| Computer Science | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5.5 | |
| Product Design (New) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5.5 |
One-Year Standalone Courses
| Course | GCSE Maths Grade | GCSE English Grade | Avg Point Score (Best 8 GCSEs) |
| AS Mathematics | 6 | 5 | 5.5 |
| AS Further Mathematics | 8 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) | 4 | 5 | 5.5 |
Technical Level 3 courses
Our Technical Level 3 courses offer ambitious students a focused route into engineering and media industries. Equivalent to three A Levels, these qualifications combine academic challenge with technical depth, preparing students for progression to university, higher apprenticeships, or skilled careers in their chosen field.
| Course | A' Level Equivalent | GCSE Maths Grade | GCSE English Language Grade | Avg Point Score (Best 8 GCSEs) |
| T Level Media | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5.0 |
| T Level Engineering | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5.5 |
| BTEC Extended Diploma Engineering | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5.0 |
| BTEC Diploma Engineering + A Level Maths | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5.5 |
Technical Level 2 Courses and GCSE Re-sit English Language and Maths
For students who have not yet reached the benchmark GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and/or Maths. These students will be expected to complete a GCSE resit in English Language and/or Maths alongside their Level 2 programme.
| Course | GCSE Maths Grade | GCSE English Language Grade | Avg Point Score (Best 8 GCSEs) |
| BTEC Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3.0 and above |
| GCSE Maths re-sit | 3 | 3 | 3.0 and above |
| GCSE English Language re-sit | 3 | 3 | 3.0 and above |