Course Requirements

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Course Requirements


Course Grade
Art Grade 5 in GCSE Art
Biology

Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
AND
EITHER
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology OR Grade 6 in Biology element of GCSE Science (AQA Trilogy/Edexcel Combined/OCR Gateway)

Business Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
AND
Grade 4 in GCSE English
Chemistry

Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
AND
EITHER Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry
OR
Grade 6 in Chemistry part of GCSE Science (AQA Trilogy/Edexcel Combined/ OCR Gateway)

Computer Science EITHER
Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science
OR
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths (with consideration given to a strong 5)
Design and Technology: Product Design

Grade 5 in GCSE Design and Technology
OR
Grade 5 in GCSE Electronics
OR
A ‘Merit’ grade in a relevant Level 2 qualification (eg a BTEC Level 2 in Engineering)
OR
BOTH Grade 6 in GCSE Art
AND
Grade 5 in Maths, or Grade 5 in Physics, or Grade 5-5 in GCSE Science (AQA Trilogy/Edexcel Combined / OCR Gateway)

Engineering (2 A level equivalent)

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
AND
EITHER
Grade 5 in GCSE Design & Technology
OR
Grade 5 in GCSE Electronics
OR
MERIT in a relevant Level 2 qualification
(e.g. BTEC Engineering)
OR
Grade 5 in GCSE Physics
OR
Grade 5-6 in GCSE Science
(AQA Trilogy/Edexcel Combined/OCR Gateway)

English Literature

Grade 5 5 in the two English GCSEs

Film Studies

Grade 4 in English GCSE

French

Grade 6 or above at GCSE French

Geography

Geography GCSE grade 5

Government and Politics

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English

Health and Social Care GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Science. A keen interest in the health and social care sector.
History Grade 6 in GCSE History
OR
Grade 6 in GCSE English
BTEC IT Grade 4 in Computer Science/IT
OR
Grade 4 in English AND Maths
Mathematics

Grade 7 in GCSE Maths (Consideration may be given to a strong 6)

Physical Education

Evidence of regular performance in a competitive sport over the last 12 months (eg through playing for a school team, or for a local club)
AND
EITHER
Grade 5 in GCSE Biology
OR
Grade 5-5 in GCSE Science (AQA Trilogy/Edexcel Combined/OCR Gateway)
OR
Grade 5 in GCSE PE
OR
Level 2 Merit in Cambridge National Sports Studies
AND
Grade 5 in GCSE English

Physics Grade 7 in GCSE Maths (With consideration given to a strong 6)
AND  
EITHER Grade 6 in GCSE Physics  
OR
Grade 6 in Physics element of GCSE Science (AQA Trilogy/Edexcel Combined/OCR Gateway)
Psychology Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
AND
Grade 5 in GCSE English
Sociology Grade 4 in English and Maths GCSE
Spanish Grade 6 or above at GCSE Spanish
Theology, Philosophy and Ethics Grade 5 in GCSE Religious Studies
OR
Grade 5 in GCSE English
BTEC IT Grade 4 in GCSE Computer Science
OR
L2M or Equivalent in BTEC Digital IT or Creative I media or similar course
OR
Grade 4 in English and Maths
Geography Grade 5 in Geography
Film Studies Grade 4 in English
Sociology Grade 4 in English
AND Maths

Our guidance document sets out the arrangements for how the St Margaret’s Sixth Form will prioritise and administer the 16-19 Bursary Fund.

The School is committed to ensuring the Fund is used to support financially disadvantaged young people taking up or continuing in their education or training post-16 and achieving their learning aim(s).

The named contact at the School for all 16-19 Bursary support/enquiries is Mrs Gray / Mr Lawton, 0151 427 1825 / sixthform@stmargaretsacademy.com

 

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