A-Levels & Level 3 Qualifications
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Economics |
Sociology |
Chemistry |
Economics |
Further Mathematics (must also select FM in Block B) |
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Criminology |
History |
Politics |
PE |
Psychology |
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Geography |
Further Mathematics (must also select FM in Block E) |
Criminology |
Physics |
Art |
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Biology |
Mathematics |
Psychology |
English Literature |
Spanish |
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Media Studies | Product Design | Photography |
French |
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Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) If you select an AAQ, please note you must select two other courses from the A Level Section above. |
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AAQ Computing: Application Development |
AAQ in Applied Science |
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Vocational/BTEC L3 |
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| Digital Media (Cambridge Technical) |
Sport (BTEC Double/2 A Level Equivalent) can only be selected with Sport Block D |
Business Studies (Cambridge Technical) |
Sport (BTEC Single/1 A Level Equivalent) |
Business Studies (Cambridge Technical) |
| Law (BTEC) |
Digital Media (Cambridge Technical) |
Music (BTEC) |
Chelsea Football Development Academy |
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GCSE Maths & English Resit If you are required to resit Maths or English, you will not be able to pick another subject from Block A (Maths), Block B (English). |
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| GCSE Maths Resit | GCSE English Resit | |||
Courses
*Please note that CBSC reserves the right to change, adapt or remove the course offer for September 2026 at any time.
| Course | English Language GCSE Requirement | Course Specific Requirements |
Additional Requirements | Course Leaflet |
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| Art | Grade 6 | GCSE Art - 6 | BTEC students considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Biology | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile | Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. |
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| Chelsea Football | Places will be offered subject to meeting entry requirements for CBSC Sixth Form and successful selection at football trials. Studying A-level PE or BTEC Sport would be beneficial. | Click Here | ||
| Chemistry | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile Grade 6 in Maths |
Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. It is advised that A-Level Chemistry students should also study A-Level Maths. | Click Here |
| Criminology | Grade 5 or above | Strong evidence of both extended writing in Humanities or Social Sciences. | Click Here | |
| Design and Technology - (Product Design) | Grade B or 6 or higher in any DT GCSE course. | Click Here | ||
| Economics | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 6 | Click Here | |
| English Literature | Grade 6 | GCSE English Lit - 6 | A strong passion for reading. | Click Here |
| Further Maths | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 8 | High confidence in algebra is essential for the course. | Click Here |
| Geography | Grade 6 | Geography - 6 | Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Geography. |
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| Government and Politics |
Grade 6 | Citizenship and History are advantageous but not essential. | Click Here | |
| History | Grade 6 | GCSE History - 6 | Click Here | |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 7 | High confidence in algebra is essential for the course. | Click Here |
| Media Studies | Grade 6 | GCSE Media Studies - 6 | Students with no prior Media Studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Music BTEC | Grade 6 | GCSE Music - 6 | Ability to play a musical instrument | Click Here |
| Photography | Grade 6 | GCSE Art or Photography - 6 | Students with no prior creative studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Physical Education |
Grade 6 | GCSE PE - 6 GCSE Science - 66 |
Grade B or better in Exam Element of GCSE PE. At least 1 strong practical sport: this will be assessed prior to transition into 6th form. |
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| Physics | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile Grade 7 in Maths |
Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. It is essential that A-Level Physics students should also study A-Level Maths. | Click Here |
| Psychology | Grade 6 | GCSE Psychology - 6 | Students with no prior Psychology studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Sociology | Grade 6 | Click Here | ||
| Spanish | Grade 6 | GCSE Spanish - 6 | Click Here | |
| L3 Sport (BTEC) | Grade 5 | GCSE Science – 55 GCSE PE - 5 BTEC Sport - Merit |
A keen interest in sport and coaching required. |
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L3 Business (Cambridge Technical) |
Grade 5 | GCSE Business - 5 BTEC Business – Merit |
Students with no prior Business studies experience considered at HoD's discretion. | Click Here |
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L3 Digital Media (Cambridge Technical) |
Grade 5 | GCSE Media 5 | Students with no prior Media Study may be considered at HOD discretion. | Click Here |
| L3 Law (BTEC) | Grade 5 | Coming soon | ||
| AAQ Computing: Applications Development | Grade 5 |
GCSE Maths - 5 GCSE/L2 IT or Computing - 5 |
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| AAQ Applied Science | Grade 5 |
GCSE Maths - 5 GCSE Science - 5 |
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