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Entry Requirements

To join us here at JCG you will need: 

  • To possess and enjoyment for learning 
  • A positive attitude and commitment towards your studies 
  • 5 GCSE subjects at grade 6 or higher with a least a grade 5 in English and Maths 
  • At least a grade 6 in the subjects you wish to study at A level (a grade 7 for Mathematics and Further Mathematics) 


The entry requirements of individual subjects are listed below. At the end of Year 12, you will need a minimum of grade D in the end of year exams to continue each individual subject into Year 13. You will need to gain a grade D or above in the end of year exams in at least two subjects to continue into Year 13.

Subject Criteria
Art Art grade 6, or recent portfolio to demonstrate interest
Biology Grade 7 in GCSE Biology or 8 8 in Combined Science
Chemistry  Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry or 8 8 in Combined Science
Classical civilisation English Literature grade 6
Computer Science Computer Science grade 6. Students without Computer Science GCSE: Maths grade 7
Design Technology Design Technology grade 6. Students without DT GCSE: an interview to demonstrate competence and commitment
Drama and Theatre Drama grade 6 (if taken at GCSE), English grade 6
English Literature English Language grade 6, English literature grade 6
Economics Maths grade 6
French French grade 6
Geography Geography grade 6
History History grade 6
Italian Italian grade 6
Maths Maths grade 7
Further Maths Maths grade 7 and you must study Maths A level
Media Studies English Language grade 6, English literature grade 6
Music Music grade 6, practical ABRSM grade 5, Theory grade 5 (recommended)
Physics Grade 7 in GCSE Physics or 8 8 in Combined Science. Should be studied alongside A level Mathematics.
Government and Politics English Literature grade 6
Psychology Maths grade 6, English Literature grade 6
Religious Studies English grade 6
Spanish Spanish grade 6
Sport and PE PE grade 6, Biology (or Additional Science) grade 6
Textiles Art or Textiles grade 5, or recent portfolio to demonstrate interest