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The Bedford Sixth Form Grand Hall

Typically, you study here for two years:

  • In your first year you have the opportunity to take a combination of A-Levels, or an AAQ with two A-Levels.
  • Typically you will complete three A-Level subjects or the AAQ plus two A-Levels over the two years. Some students will complete four A-Level subjects. Whether you can start with three or four A-Levels will depend on your GCSE results, as explained below.
Photography A-Level at The Bedford Sixth Form 2021

Entry requirements

All students must meet the minimum entry requirements which are:

  • At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted), two of which it is recommended to be GCSE English Language and Maths grade 4.
  • Students may be able to resit either English or Maths alongside some programmes of study with a grade 3.
  • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at A-Level.
  • In addition, some subjects have special entry requirements which you need to meet in addition to the above. For the most up-to-date information on subject specific requirements please see below.

If you wish to start with four A-Levels, rather than three, then the following entry requirements apply:

  • At least 8 GCSEs at grades 9-6, including English Language and Maths, and at least four GCSEs at grades 9-7.

Subject specific entry requirements

In addition, there are special entry requirements for certain subjects.

Special entry requirements
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