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The criteria for entry into the Sixth Form at The Cottesloe School is a minimum of 38 points from the best eight GCSE subjects, including a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics.
In addition, you need to meet any subject-specific criteria for particular Level 3 courses as set out in the Course Specific GCSE Requirements.
How do I work out my GCSE points score?
To calculate your points score, add up your total number of GCSE points for the best eight subjects, including English and Maths.
Your best eight GCSE points score is calculated using the following information (GCSE Grade 9-1 Score).
Example: Triple Science counts as 3 subjects in total
- Biology grade = 6 points
- Chemistry grade = 5 points
- Physics grade = 7 points
Total = 18 points
GCSEs
| Grade | Score |
|---|---|
| 9 | 9 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 1 | 1 |
BTEC/Other Level 2 Qualifications
| Qualification | Points |
|---|---|
| Distinction* | 8.5 points |
| Distinction | 7 points |
| Merit | 5.5 points |
| Pass | 4 points |
(Level 1 qualifications or scores do not count towards points score)
The deadline for applications is Friday 10th January 2025
Option Blocks 2025/2026
The shows a proposed list of courses for September 2025/26.
PLEASE NOTE* Courses may be changed, added to or removed depending on student numbers and staffing.
Course Specific GCSE Requirements | 2025 to 2026
|
A-Levels |
|
|---|---|
Art |
Grade 6 in GCSE Art |
Biology |
Grade 7 in GCSE Biology and 6 in Maths. Those with grade 7, 7 in GCSE Combined Science, will also be considered. |
Business |
Grade 6 in GCSE English or Merit in Business Level 2 |
Chemistry |
Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry and 6 in Maths. Those with grade 7, 7 in GCSE Combined Science, will also be considered. |
Computer Science |
Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science and Maths. Those with Distinction in IT and Grace 6 in Maths will also be considered. |
Core Maths |
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths |
Drama |
Grade 6 in GCSE English or 6 in Drama |
Economics |
Grade 6 in GCSE English and 5 in Maths |
English Literature |
Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature |
English Language |
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
Ethics and Philosophy |
Grade 6 in Ethics and Philosophy and Grade 5 in English Language |
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) (Equivalent to AS Level) |
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language |
French |
High grade 6 in GCSE French |
Further Mathematics (AS only) |
High Grade 7 in GCSE Maths |
Geography |
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography |
History |
Grade 6 in GCSE History |
Mathematics |
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths |
Music |
Grade 6 in GCSE English or 6 in Music |
Physics |
Grade 7 in GCSE Physics and 7 in Maths. Those with grade 7,7 in GCSE Combined Science, will also be considered. |
Product Design |
Grade 6 in DT and Grade 5 in English & Maths |
Psychology |
Grade 6 in GCSE English and Grade 5 Maths |
Sociology |
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language |
| Level 3 Vocational Courses | |
|---|---|
Sport (BTEC) |
Grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education, Science and English |
Applied Human Biology (BTEC) |
Grade 5, 4 in Science |
Criminology (WJEC L3) |
Grade 5 in English GCSE |