| A Level – To study A levels you need to achieve 5 GCSE’s at grade 5 and above. Subject specific entry criteria are listed below. | Vocational – To study Level 3 Vocational qualifications, you will need to achieve 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 and above. | ||
| Art – | Art and English Language Grade 5 | Art and Design | Art GCSE Grade 4 |
| Biology | Biology or Additional Science and Maths – Grade 5 | Business Studies | Business Studies Level 2 Pass (desirable but not essential), English Grade 4, Maths Grade 4 |
| Chemistry | Chemistry or Additional Science and Maths – Grade 5 | Childcare | English Grade 4 |
| Computer Science | Computer Science and Maths Grade 5 | Construction | Construction L2 Pass, Maths Grade 4 |
| English Literature | English Language and Literature – Grade 5 | Digital Media | English Grade 4, Maths Grade 4 |
| History | History and English Language – Grade 5 | Health and Social Care | Science Grade 4, English Grade 4 |
| Maths | Maths – Grade 6 and above (Preferably Grade 7) | Hospitality | English Grade 4 |
| Philosophy and Ethics and Religion | RE and English Language – Grade 5 | ICT | ICT L2 Pass, English Grade 4, Maths Grade 4 |
| Physics | Physics or Additional Science and Maths – Grade 5 | Law | English Grade 4 |
| Psychology | English Language and Maths Grade 5 | Music | Music – Merit, English Grade 4 |
| Sociology | English Language – Grade 5 | Science | Science Grade 4, Maths Grade 4 |
| Spanish | Spanish – Grade 5 | Sport | Science Grade 4, English Grade 4 |
| Core Maths | Maths GCSE Grade 4 | Travel and Tourism | English Grade 4 |