Entry requirements
Students begin Year 12 studying 4 A Level subjects or equivalent. They will continue to study 3 of these subjects in Year 13, based on their performance at key check points
Top-performing students with Grades 8–9 in all GCSEs may continue to study 4 A Levels or equivalent into Year 13, if they demonstrate strong performance to indicate they can manage the workload.
No students take 5 full A Levels.
Please note – All students must have satisfactory references which demonstrate that the Sixth Form at Alperton Community School is the most appropriate Sixth Form at which to continue their studies.
Subject Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement will be five GCSE qualifications at grades 5 – 9 including English Language and Mathematics. In addition to this students will be expected to meet the specific subject entry requirements which are outlined below:
| Subject | Minimum Number of GCSE Grades |
Essential Core Subject GCSE requirements |
Essential GCSE Grades in other Related Subjects |
| Art | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Art OR Textiles: Grade 5-9 |
| Textiles | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Art OR Textiles: Grade 5-9 |
| Product Design | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Art OR Textiles: Grade 5-9 |
| Dig Photography | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Art, Textiles OR Media Studies: Grade 5-9 (M2 – D2) |
| Level 3 Sport | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Sport & Health or Health & Social Care Grade 5 – 9 (M2 -D2) if taken at GCSE Biology Grade 4-9 OR Combined Science Grade 4/4 (essential) |
| BTEC Business & Finance | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Business Studies Grade 5 – 9 (M2 -D2) if taken at GCSE |
| ICT Single Award ICT Double Award |
Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
ICT or Computing Grade 5 – 9 (M2 -D2) if taken at GCSE |
| Travel & Tourism | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Geography Or Business Studies Grade 5 – 9 (M2) if taken at GCSE |
| Health & Social Care | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Health & Social Care Grade 5 – 9 (M2 -D2) if taken at GCSE Biology Grade 4-9 OR Combined Science Grade 4/4 (essential) |
| Applied Science | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade: 5-9 Science: 5/5 or 5/5/5 Maths Grade: 5 – 9 |
Students must achieve Grade 5/5 in Combined Science or Grade 5 in each Science subject if taken as Triple Science |
| Computer Science | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade: 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 6 – 9 |
ICT (M2 – D2) Computing Grade 6 – 9 if taken at GCSE |
| Drama and Theatre Studies * subject to availability |
Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade: 5-9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Drama: Grade 5-9 (essential) English Literature Grade 5-9 (essential) |
| Spanish * subject to availability |
Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Spanish Grade 6 – 9 (essential) |
| English Literature | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade: 5-9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Grade 6 – 9 in a related subjects e.g. History, Sociology, Geography, Religious Studies English Literature Grade 6-9 (essential) |
| Business Studies | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 6 – 9 Maths Grade: 5 – 9 |
Business Studies Grade 5 – 9 (M2) if taken at GCSE |
| Media Studies | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 6 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Media Studies: Grade 5-9 (M2 – D2) if taken at GCSE |
| Film Studies | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 6 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Media Studies: Grade 5-9 (M2 – D2) if taken at GCSE |
| Politics | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 6 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Grade 6 – 9 in related subjects e.g. History, Religious Studies, Sociology, Psychology |
| History | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 6 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
History Grade 6 – 9 (essential) |
| Religious Studies | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 6 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Religious Studies Grade 6 – 9 if taken at GCSE or Grade 6 – 9 in a related subjects e.g. History, Sociology, Geography, Psychology |
| Sociology | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 6 – 9 Maths Grade: 4 – 9 |
Sociology Grade 6 – 9 if taken at GCSE or Grade 6 – 9 in a related subjects e.g. History, Religious Studies, Geography, Psychology |
| Economics | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade: 6-9 Maths Grade: 5 – 9 |
Students who studied Business Studies at GCSE must have a grade 6 – 9 or equivalent [D2] OR grade 6 -9 in related subjects e.g Further Maths, Statistics |
| Psychology | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade: 6-9 Maths Grade: 5- 9 |
Psychology Grade 6 – 9 if taken at GCSE or Grade 6 – 9 in a related subjects e.g. History, Sociology, Geography, Religious Studies Biology Grade 5-9 OR Combined Science Grade 5/5 (essential) |
| Geography | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade: 6-9 Maths Grade: 5 – 9 |
Chemistry/Biology: Grade 5- 9 OR Combined Science: Grade 5/5 (essential) Geography Grade 6 – 9 (essential) |
| Biology | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5- 9 Maths Grade: 6 – 9 Biology Grade 7-9 |
Chemistry AND Physics Grade 7- 9 OR Combined Science Grade 7/7 or above |
| Chemistry | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 6 – 9 Chemistry Grade 7-9 |
Biology AND Physics Grade 7- 9 OR Combined Science Grade 7/7 or above |
| Physics | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | Eng Language Grade 5 – 9 Maths Grade: 7 – 9 Physics Grade 7-9 |
Biology AND Chemistry Grade 7- 9 OR Combined Science Grade 7/7 or above NOTE: Students must select to study Maths A Level if choosing Physics |
| Maths | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | English Language: Grade 5-9 Maths Grade: 7- 9 |
Further Maths or Statistics Grade 6 – 9 if taken at GCSE |
| Further Maths | Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above | EnglishLanguage Grade: 5-9 Maths Grade: 8 -9 |
Further Maths or Statistics Grade 7 – 9 if taken at GCSE |
Please Note
- All Courses Listed are Subject to Availability in September.
- All students must have satisfactory references which demonstrate that the Sixth Form at Alperton Community School is the most appropriate Sixth Form at which to continue their studies.
- Students offered a place in the Sixth Form are expected to be ready to begin their studies in the first week of September. If a student is unable to start on time, the school reserves the right to withdraw the offer and offer the place to another applicant, unless exceptional circumstances are agreed in advance.
- No admissions will take place after week 2 of the Autumn Term.
Places in Year 12 will be awarded in the following order of priority:
- Children currently in public care (looked after children) / children previously in public care who meet the all entry criteria and have applied by the published deadline
- Students who were on roll at Alperton Community School at the end of the academic year immediately preceding the proposed date of entry into the Sixth Form and who meet the all entry criteria and have applied by the published deadline
SEND/EHCP considerations:
Offers for students with SEND or an EHCP are subject to entry requirements, course availability, and the school’s ability to provide appropriate support.
Students with an EHCP should apply through their SENCO to ensure their individual needs are fully considered.
All applications, including those from students with SEND or an EHCP, must be submitted by the published deadline. Late applications will be placed on the waiting list and considered only if places become available.
Sixth Form Appeals
This outlines the process for appeals regarding Sixth Form admissions for entry in September 2026
To guarantee that your appeal will be heard in early to mid-September 2026, you must submit your appeal by 4pm on Thursday 27 August 2026.
When completing the online form, you must:
(1) State the reasons for your appeal.
(2) Provide any supporting documentary evidence, including a copy of your result sheet.
Please note that the timetable is very tight to ensure that successful appellants can begin the school year as soon as possible.
Click here for the 6th form appeal form. If this link does not work, it means you are too late to appeal
Timetable for appeals for the 6th form is as follows
| Last day for Lodging appeals | 4pm on Thursday 27 August 2026 to guarantee that your appeal will be heard within the first weeks of September. You MUST state the reasons for your appeal on the online form and supply any documentary evidence at this stage e.g. a copy of your result sheet.
Please note the timetable is very short to enable those appellants who win appeals to start as early into the school year as possible. Closing Date for appeals to be submitted Friday 18 September. Click here for the 6th form appeal form. |
| Appeal date | The date will be during the month of September 2026. |
