- Admissions
- Sixth Form Prospectus
- Entry requirements
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
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Chemistry | Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry or 8 8 in Combined Science
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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
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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.
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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 |