Sixth Form
Applying to shireland sixth form has just got easier
We鈥檙e excited to announce that all applications for听September 2026 entry to Shireland Sixth Form will now be made through our new online admissions platform 鈥� Applicaa.听
Applicaa makes applying quicker and easier than ever 鈥� it鈥檚 simple to use, allows you to track your application in real time, sends you alerts from us about interviews and key dates, and keeps all your information in one secure place.听
How to apply:听
- Create your free Applicaa account听
- Complete your application form听
- Submit and track your progress听
- Check regularly for updates including interviews, open events and induction days
Got questions about Applicaa or your application? Contact our Sixth Form team on 0121 558 8086, or email bbrogan@sca.shirelandcat.net or batwal@sca.shirelandcat.net. 听
Course Entry Requirements for September 2026
Students are expected to achieve a minimum of Grade 5 or above at GCSE to be considered for A level and BTEC courses. Below are the minimum entry requirements for all Level 3 courses.
| Subject | Course | GCSE Maths Level | GCSE English Level | Other Requirements |
| Applied Human Biology | Vocational | 4 | 4 | |
| Applied Science | Vocational | 4 | 4 | A minimum Combined Science GCSE grade of 4-4, or a combination of minimum grades of 4,4, and 3 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (any combination) is required. |
| Art & Design (Fine Art / Photography / Textiles) | A level | 4 | 5 | A minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE Art is required unless the subject has not been previously studied, in this case students will be required to attend an interview and present a portfolio of their work. |
| Biology | A level | 6 | 6 | A minimum Combined Science GCSE grade of 7-7, or Biology GCSE grade 6 is required (plus a 6 in either Chemistry or Psychics). The GCSE 6 in English can be Language or Literature. |
| Business Studies | Vocational | 5 | 5 | |
| Chemistry | A level | 6 | 5 | A minimum Combined Science GCSE grade of 7-7, or Chemistry GCSE grade 6 is required (plus 6 in either Biology or Physics). A grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics is desirable due to the nature of the course content. |
| Computer Science | A level | 6 | 5 | 听A minimum of a GCSE grade 6 in Computer Science is desirable. |
| Dance | A level | 4 | 4 | |
| Drama | Vocational | 4 | 5 | |
| English Literature | A level | 4 | 6 | |
| Further Maths | A level | 7 | 5 | |
| Geography | A level | 5 | 5 | Minimum of a grade 6 in Geography, History and/or RE. A grade 5 is desirable in Science GCSE and a grade 6 in English due to the nature of the course content. |
| German | A level | 5 | 5 | |
| Health & Social Care | Vocational | 4 | 4 | 听A minimum of a GCSE grade 5 in Science is desirable due to the nature of the course content. GCSE grades 5 in English and Maths are also desirable. |
| History | A level | 4 | 6 | A minimum of a GCSE grade 6 in History is desirable but previous study of the subject is not essential if GCSE grades of 6 or above in Geography and/or Religious Studies. A grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and Literature is desirable due to the written requirements of course content. |
| ICT | Vocational | 5 | 5 | |
| Mathematics | A level | 6 | 4 | 听A GCSE grade 7 or above in Mathematics is desirable. |
| Music | Vocational | 4 | 5 | |
| Philosophy, Ethics and Religious Studies | A level | 4 | 6 | |
| Physics | A level | 6 | 5 | A minimum Combined Science GCSE grade of 7-7, or Physics GCSE grade 6 is required (plus a 6 in either Biology or Chemistry). A grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics is desirable due to the nature of the course content. |
| Government & Politics | A level | 5 | 6 | 听A minimum of GCSE grade 6 in History, Geography and/or RE is desirable. |
| Product Design | A level | 5 | 5 | A minimum of a GCSE grade 5 in Design and Technology is required unless the subject has not been previously studied, in this case the student will be required to attend an interview and present a portfolio of their work. A GCSE grade 6 or above is desirable. |
| Psychology | A level | 5 | 6 | 听A GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics is desirable due to the nature of the course content. |
| Psychology BTEC | Vocational | 4 | 4 | |
| Sociology | A level | 5 | 6 | |
| Spanish | Vocational | 5 | 5 | |
| Sports Science | Vocational | 5 | 5 | 听A GCSE grade 5 in Science is desirable due to the nature of the course content. |
| Travel & Tourism | Vocational | 4 | 4 | |
| World languages (e.g. Arabic, Italian, Polish, Panjabi, Turkish, Urdu) | A level | 4 | 4 | These courses can only be selected post-interview. Student applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and the subject will be studied independently in addition to other courses. |