Courses

Entry Requirements

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Sixth Form is proud to be an inclusive learning community, committed to supporting all students in achieving their full potential. In order to ensure that each student is enrolled onto courses where they are most likely to succeed, our entry requirements are carefully designed using national performance data and our own extensive experience in post-16 education.

These requirements serve as a guide to help match students with appropriate academic pathways. Alongside this, every applicant receives bespoke advice and guidance during both the interview and enrolment stages, ensuring that individual strengths, aspirations, and future goals are fully considered when finalising subject choices.

GCSE grades or equivalent Level 2 qualifications are accepted.

Open Pathway

Students may choose any combination of courses.

Minimum of 2 Grade 6s and 3 Grade 4s, including:

Grade 4 in English and Maths

Grade 6 in any subject continued into Year 12

Enhanced Entry Criteria

A-level Sciences require 2 grade 6s in Science and 6 in Maths

Further Maths requires Grade 7 in GCSE Maths

A-level PE requires students to perform or coach an activity outside of school

Vocational Pathway

Students must select at least 2 vocational courses.

Minimum of 5 Grade 4s, including:

Grade 4 in either English or Maths, and at least Grade 3 in the other

Grade 4 in any subject continued into Year 12

Access Pathway

Students will follow the Access Course.

Minimum of 5 Grade 3s, including

Grade 3 in either English or Maths