A-level subjects
Subjects, and the grade usually needed to start each one.
Most students take three A-levels; a few take four with further maths.
Maths and further maths
Taught as a double in Year 13
Grade 7
Biology
Fieldwork week in July
Grade 6
Chemistry
Grade 6
Physics
Grade 6
English literature
Theatre trips each term
Grade 6
History
Grade 5
Geography
Residential fieldwork
Grade 5
Psychology
Grade 5 in English
French and Spanish
Exchange in Year 12
Grade 6
Art and design
Own studio space
Grade 5
A selection of the 24 subjects, with the grade usually needed in that subject (sample).
Apply for Year 12
Applications for September open on 1 November and close on 31 January (sample). Students at other schools are welcome.