6th Form Curriculum and Course Entry Criteria

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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