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  • Admission Requirements

    The Crossley Heath School are proud to offer a wide range of A-Level subjects.

    For our A-Level PE, Art or Music, where a student has not studied for a Level 2 Qualification,  suitability for the A-Level subject may be evidenced in other ways. Admission to the course will be at the discretion of the Head of Sixth Form and the relevant Department Leader.

    If you have any questions regarding our entry requirements for any of our subjects, please speak with a member of a our Sixth Form team via phone (01422 360272) or via email (admin@crossleyheath.org.uk), or your can view our Sixth Form Admissions policy.

    To study 3 A-Levels you must have a minimum of: To study 4 A-Levels you must have a minimum of:
    - Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics. - Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
    - Grade 5 in GCSE English. - Grade 5 in GCSE English.
      - Grade 7 average across your GCSE subjects.

     You must also satisfy the minimum requirements for the subjects you choose to study:

    Subject GCSE Minimum Requirement
    Art (Fine Art, Graphics, Photography, Textiles) Grade 5 in the chosen specified discipline (or general Art & Design)
    Biology Grade 6 in Biology (or grade 77 in Double Science)
    Business Studies Grade 5 in English plus a grade 5 in Mathematics
    Chemistry Grade 6 in Chemistry (or grade 77 in Double Science) plus a grade 6 in Mathematics
    Computer Science Grade 6 in Computer Science (if studied) plus a grade 6 in Mathematics
    Design Technology Grade 5 in a relevant Design Technology subject or Engineering, plus a grade 6 in Mathematics
    Economics Grade 6 in Mathematics plus grade 5 in English
    English Language Grade 6 in English Language
    English Literature Grade 6 in English Literature
    French Grade 6 in French
    Geography Grade 5 in Geography
    German Grade 6 in German
    Politics Grade 5 in English plus a grade 5 in Mathematics
    History Grade 5 in History
    Mathematics Grade 6 in Mathematics
    Further Mathematics Grade 8 in Mathematics
    Music Grade 6 in Music or grade 5 Theory/Instrumental
    Physical Education Grade 5 in PE plus grade 5 in Biology (or 55 in Combined Science)
    Physics Grade 6 in Physics (grade 77 in Double Science) plus a grade 6 in Mathematics.
    Psychology Grade 5 in Maths plus a grade 5 in English Language
    Religious Studies Grade 5 in Religious Studies or English Language
    Sociology Grade 5 in English Language