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Entry requirements to The Cottesloe Sixth Form

The following criteria apply to both internal and external candidates. Students must:
  1. Achieve a minimum of 35pts. This is based on the grade outcomes in the best six subjects at GCSE, including English Language and Maths.  English Language and Maths are double-weighted.
  2. Achieve a minimum of a grade 4 in Maths and English Language or Literature.
  3. Meet the entry criteria in at least 3 courses, and these must fit into the Option Blocks.
  4. The number in each subject group will normally be limited to 15. If numbers exceed this, priority will be based on GCSE point score.

Points score per GCSE subject outcome.

Course Specific GCSE Requirements.

How do I work out my GCSE points score?


English Language and Maths GCSE

Grade Score
9 18
8 16
7 14
6 12
5 10
4 8
3 6
2 4
1 2

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 points
Distinction 7 points
Merit 5 points
Pass 3 points

(Level 1 qualifications or scores do not count towards the points score)

Subject choice guidance

Table Heading Table Heading
35-40 Points Recommendation that students undertake 2 AAQs, 1 A-Level, and Core Maths
41-45 Points Recommendation that students undertake 1 AAQ, 2 A-Levels, and Core Maths
46-50 Points 3 A-levels or equivalent, and Core Maths
51+ Points 3 A-levels or equivalent, and apply for an EPQ  and/or Core Maths
61+ Points*

3 or 4 A-Levels or equivalent, and apply for an EPQ and/or Core Maths 

*Students can only undertake 4 A-Levels after consultation with a member of the Sixth Form Leadership team.

Please note - We do not accept iGCSEs 


Option Blocks 2026/2027

The below shows a proposed list of courses for September 2026/27.

 

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PLEASE NOTE* Courses may be changed, added to or removed depending on student numbers and staffing.


Course Specific GCSE Requirements | 2026 to 2027

Entry Criteria

A-Levels

Subject Exam Board Subject Grade English Language Grade Maths Grade Additional criteria
Art 
AQA 5 5    
Biology  
OCR 7   6  
Business
AQA 5   5  
Chemistry 
OCR 7   6  
Economics
EDEXCEL   6 6  
English Language
OCR 5 5   5 in Literature
English Literature 
OCR 6 6    
Environmental Science
AQA   5   5 in Science
Geography 
AQA 5 5    
History 
AQA 5 5    
Mathematics
EDEXCEL 7      
Physics 
OCR 7   7  
Product Design 
AQA 5   5 Need to be studying Maths or Core Maths
Psychology 
AQA   6 5  
Religious Studies
AQA 6 5    
Sociology 
AQA   5    

Additional Academic Qualifications (AAQs)

Subject Exam Board Subject Grade English Language Grade Maths Grade Additional criteria
Criminology
WJEC   5    
Digital Media
OCR 5 4    
Financial Studies (TBC)
LIBF     5  
Health and Social Care
OCR 5/4 4    
Medical Science
EDEXCEL 5/5      
Sport
EDEXCEL 4 or 5    

Additional AS Level courses

Subject Exam Board Subject Grade English Language Grade Maths Grade Additional criteria
Core Maths
AQA   5    
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
AQA   6 5 Minimum points score of 50 and a successful application to the EPQ coordinator
Further Mathematics (AS only)
EDEXCEL     8  

Sixth Form Travel Offer 

We are offering a minibus to collect from local villages. See more information below.

Sixth Form Minibus Timetable

Stop No. Pick Up Location Pick Up Time 1 High Street South, Stewkley (Dunton Road) 7:15am 2 Near Stewkley Stone 7:17am 3 High Street North Stewkley, Bus Stop layby 7:19am 4 Green Bus Shelter Newton Longville 7:30am …