Swanlea Sixth form 2026
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Please click to see our course book: 2026 – 2027 Sixth Form course booklet
Please click to see our admissions policy: https://swanlea.co.uk/admissions-policy
Timeline:
- Deadline for all applications Friday 20th February 2026.
- Interviews take place between Monday 22nd February – Friday 9th March 2026.
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Entry Requirements
A Level subjects: Students must have at least 5 GCSE passes at Grade 5 and above, including English and Maths. They must also meet the subject criteria as shown below in the A Level subjects we offer.
Vocational Level 3: Students must have at least 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 and above, including English OR Maths. Students who have either English OR Maths at level 3, not below, have to retake that subject and pass it in Year 12.
| Subject | Level | Entry Requirements |
| A Level Art | 3 | Art Grade 5 and
English Grade 5 |
| A Level Biology | 3 | Grade 6+ in Biology or
Grade 7-7+ in Combined Science and Maths Grade 5+ |
| A Level Chemistry | 3 | Grade 6+ in Chemistry or
Grade 7-7+ in Combined Science and Maths Grade 5+ |
| A Level Computer Science | 3 | English and Maths Grade 6+ |
| A Level Economics | 3 | English and Maths Grade 5+ |
| A Level English Literature | English Language Grade 6+ | |
| A Level Geography | 3 | English and Maths Grade 5+ and
Geography Grade 5 |
| A Level History | 3 | English Grade 5+ and
History Grade 5+ |
| A Level Maths | 3 | Maths Grade 7+ and
English Grade 5+ |
| A Level Physics | 3 | Grade 6+ in Physics or
Grade 7-7+ in Combined Science and Maths Grade 6+ It is compulsory that you study A Level Maths alongside A Level Physics |
| A Level Politics | 3 | English Grade 5+ |
| A Level Psychology | 3 | English Grade 5+ and Maths Grade 5+ |
| A Level Religious Studies | 3 | English Grade 5+ and RE Grade 5+ |
| A Level Sociology | 3 | English Grade 5+ |
| BTEC Extended Certificate in Business | 3 | English Grade 4+ or
Maths Grade 4+ |
| BTEC Extended Certificate in Computing | 3 | English Grade 4+ or
Maths Grade 4+ |
| BTEC Extended Certificate in Early Childhood Development | 3 | English Grade 4+ or
Maths Grade 4+ and Science Grade 4-4+ |
| BTEC Extended Certificate in Medical Science | 3 | English Grade 4+ or
Maths Grade 4+ and Science Grade 4-4+ |
| BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care | 3 | English Grade 4+ or
Maths Grade 4+ and Science Grade 4-4+ |
| GCSE English (retake) | 2 | Must be completing a vocational course |
| GCSE Maths (retake) | 2 | Must be completing a vocational course |
Oxbridge Support
At Swanlea Sixth Form, we provide dedicated support for Oxbridge applications to ensure that our students have the expert guidance and equal access to these highly competitive opportunities, regardless of the background.
This support includes:
- Expert guidance on course choice and entry requirements.
- Enhanced personal statement support.
- Preparation for admission tests.
- Access to subject mentors delivering small group tutorials on areas such as critical thinking and problem solving.
- Interview preparation.