BTEC National Diploma in Sport

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

139 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East26

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English and/or Maths at 4 or Higher
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Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · 72 weeks
They ask for: 4 in English Language GCSE or 4 in English Literature GCSE or 4 in Maths GCSE
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Cox Green School
Maidenhead · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Denbigh School
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 subjects at Grade 4 or above, including at least one of GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics. A minimum of 5 grade 4’s including English La
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Folkestone Academy
Folkestone · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
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Garth Hill College
Bracknell · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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GLF Schools Teacher Training
Epsom · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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Gordon'S School
Woking · 2 years
They ask for: Subject requirement: five GCSE grades 9-4 including grade 4 in English and Mathematics.
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Itchen College
Southampton · 2 years
They ask for: See Website
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Medina College
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE A* to C or 9 to 5
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Shoreham Academy
Shoreham-By-Sea · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sparsholt College
Winchester · 340 hours
They ask for: See website.
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The Angmering School
Littlehampton · 2 years
They ask for: See website for details
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The Archbishop'S School
Canterbury · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.
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The Arnewood School
New Milton · 9 months
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 5 and above which MUST include English and Science.
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The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · 2 years
They ask for: Details of entry requirements into the 6th Form and specific subjects are given in our 6th form Prospectus via the website.
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The Highcrest Academy
High Wycombe · 2 years
They ask for: PE GCSE 4 if taken, Biology or Combined Science GCSE 4, English Language GCSE 4, Maths GCSE 4. This is a double course and is to be taken with 1 other Level 3 c
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The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4-9 in GCSE PE or BTEC Sport Merit or higher.
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The Regis School
Bognor Regis · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs, including English at 5 or above and Biology or a similar science qualification at 5 or above.
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The Sittingbourne School
Sittingbourne · 2 years
They ask for: BTEC Level 3 - Advanced courses, 2 year study programme, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and maths. S
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The Windsor Boys' School
Windsor · 24 months
They ask for: If you HAVE studied the subject in Years 10 & 11 - At least a Level 3 in Sport Studies GCSE OR a Pass in a Vocational level 2 course (V Cert, BTEC etc.) AND at
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Ursuline College
Westgate-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English. Preferably a GCSE grade 4 or above in PE or BTEC Level 2 Pass. Students should have a high level of interest in spor
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Varndean College
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Advanced Level entry requirements,
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WAINGELS
Reading · 2 years
They ask for: Standard entry: Maths&Eng Lang grade 4. Based on A8 scores we offer the following pathways: Vocational Pathway (only Vocational Courses): 40, Combination Pathwa
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Weald School, The
Billingshurst · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grades 9-4 Grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education is essential, although Grade 6 is preferred. Some people are accepted on the BTEC Sport course even if they
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Yorkshire and The Humber19

Archbishop Holgate'S School, A Church of England Academy
York · 2 years
They ask for: Automatic entry onto Level 3 courses includes students achieving 4 x Grade 9-4 or equivalent at GCSE alongside a Grade 4 or above in English and/or Mathematics.
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Barnsley College
Barnsley · 2 years
They ask for: •You will require five GCSEs at grades A* to C/4 including GCSE English •Alternatively, you will have successfully completed the Pearson Level 2 Diploma in Spor
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Bishop Burton College
Beverley · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Dinnington High School
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + 4 grade PE or a Merit in an equivalent (if taken), grade 44 in combined Science or, 4 in Biology and Chemistry if studied separ
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Meadowhead School
Sheffield · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths. GCSE 5 or above in PE or Merit in Level 2 Sport
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Morthyng Vocational College
Rotherham · 720 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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New College Bradford
2 years
They ask for: https://ncbradford.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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New College Doncaster
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: https://ncdoncaster.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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New College Pontefract
2 years
They ask for: https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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Otley Prince Henry'S Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley · 2 years
They ask for: The BTEC qualification is assessed continually. It is therefore essential that students have an appropriate attitude to learning, and particularly towards atten
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Ralph Thoresby School
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: 5 or above in GCSE Food or 6 and above in science
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Rossett School
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE at level 4+ including GCSE English and Maths grade 4+
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South Craven School
Keighley · 2 years
They ask for: To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals),
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South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
North Ferriby · 2 years
They ask for: Four Grade 4s including a Grade 4 in Biology or 4/4 in GCSE Trilogy Science
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St Aidan'S Church of England High School
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4. Grade 4 in GCSE Physical Education if taken. Grade 4 in GCSE English. Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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St. Mary'S Menston, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkley · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above
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Titus Salt School
Shipley · 2 years
They ask for: The qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through L2 BTEC Sport. Pupils need to achieve a MERIT at BTEC Sport L2 and/or Grad
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Whitby School
Whitby · 20 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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West Midlands19

Biddulph High School
Stoke-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: You must have obtained a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths, plus four further higher grade passes (this includes grade 4 or above
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Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English).
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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
2 years
They ask for: Desirable grade 5 in GCSE PE or BTEC Level 2 Sport at Distinction or grade 55 in Souble Award Science with good practical sporting skills. GCSE English Language
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Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade 4-9 Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature
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Etone College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C. Sport GCSE or equivalent at grade C (Desirable)
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Gospel Oak School
Tipton · 2 years
They ask for: You will require a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 4-9 including English and Maths. It is not necessary to have studied a Sport related subject at level 2 althoug
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Heath Park
Wolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 and above
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Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2 Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · 2 years
They ask for: 3.9+ APS. English and Maths GCSE 4+
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John Taylor High School
Burton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 minimum GCSE English, Mathematics & Science. Having studied GCSE PE or BTEC Sport at KS4 would be of significant benefit. A commitment and interest in t
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Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
Tamworth · 2 years
They ask for: BTEC Sport L2 grade: Merit or above / GCSE PE grade: 4 or above. If neither - then a competitive level of sport currently undertaken and a GCSE Science grade: 4
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Madeley Academy
2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language amd Mathematics. If studied, then a Grade 4 or Merit in a related qual
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Walsall · 720 hours
They ask for: 5 GCSE A*-C or 9-4 including English and Maths
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Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich · 2 years
They ask for: Must be aged 16-18, and meet the course requirements, available on our website
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The Chase
Malvern · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College
Stourport-On-Severn · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 GCSE PE or merit in Level 2 Sport.
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The Westwood Academy
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths, but must have grade 4 in Sport if taken at level 2
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Thomas Telford School
Telford · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Walsall Academy
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: • 4 GCSEs (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent • Grade 4 in GCSE English
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Cleeve School
Cheltenham · 22 months
They ask for: Students should have met the Sixth Form entry criteria and also have Grade 4 in GCSE English or Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE PE (if studied) and grade 4 in GCSE Scien
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Coombeshead Academy
Newton Abbot · 12 months
They ask for: Please enquiry at school.
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Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: Please see https://www.eggbuckland.org.uk/sixth-form-academic-pathway for latest details
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Exmouth Community College
Exmouth · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ivybridge Community College
Ivybridge · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 5 or above including English and maths
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Leaf Studio
Bournemouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Lydiard Park Academy
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher (covering at least three subjects).
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Queen Elizabeth'S School
Wimborne · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Queen Elizabeth'S School
Wimborne · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Ralph Allen School
Bath · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs Grade 9-4 including Physical Education Grade 9-5 or above and at least Grade 4 in Maths and English.
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St Brendan'S Sixth Form College
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry criteria for this course are five GCSEs at grade 4 or above or the equivalent from four subject areas including a grade 4 in GCSE English Lang
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St Peter'S Catholic Comprehensive School
Bournemouth · 2 years
They ask for: It is highly recommended that in order to meet the course requirements, you are currently leading/coaching/officiating in a sports club within your local commun
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St Peter'S Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE at level 4 or above
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
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Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Teignmouth · 18 months
They ask for: Candidates must have achieved a GCSE PE grade 5 or Merit level at BTEC First. Due to the nature of the assessment, a grade 5 in English is essential. You must a
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The Cotswold Academy
Cheltenham · 18 months
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grades 9-4, including grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. A weekly commitment to extra-curricular sport is also required.
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The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Wellington Academy
Wiltshire · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grades 4-9 (A*-C) including English and maths
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London17

Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: You are required to have 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English, Maths and preferably P.E. Applicants with a BTEC L2 Certificate in Sport require a Mer
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Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: You are required to have 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English and/or Maths and preferably P.E. Applicants with a BTEC L2 Certificate in Sport require
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Chace Community School
Enfield · 18 months
They ask for: Standard BTEC Requirements (see school prospectus), plus a GCSE in Spanish.
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Charles Darwin School
Westerham · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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De Salis Studio College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Featherstone High School
Southall · 18 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grades 9-3 including English and maths
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Fulham Cross Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSE's grades 9-5 (A*-C) including English and Maths
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Heathcote School & Science College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4s including English and Maths plus Grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education or P2 BTEC Level 2 Qualification in Sport
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Hewens College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
London · 18 months
They ask for: Academy Sixth Form entry requirement
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Oaks Park High School
Ilford · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Parkside Studio College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Rosedale College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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St Thomas More Catholic School
London · 1 year
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language/ Literature or UK Equivavlent
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The Elmgreen School
24 months
They ask for: You must have at least five level 4 and above at GCSE and Grade 4 in English and Maths. If you did the Level 2 qualification in Sport then you must have complet
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The Quest Academy
South Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: Hold a minimum of five 9-4 GCSE qualifications
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Wimbledon College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths. MERIT in BTEC Sport Level 2 or grade 4 in GCSE PE
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East of England17

Beauchamps High School
Wickford · 1 year
They ask for: see sixth form prospectus
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Birchwood High School
Bishop's Stortford · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum TPS of 36
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Chase High School
Westcliff-On-Sea · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Clacton County High School
Clacton-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade 9 to 4
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Etonbury Academy
Arlesey · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE PE grade 4 or BTEC sports level 2 Pass and GCSE science grade 4 4. We will consider a 4 4 in the biology papers.
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Felixstowe School
Felixstowe · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Framlingham College
Woodbridge · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Criteria GCSE Average Points Score (English and maths + best 6) of 4 English GCSE Grade 4 Maths GCSE Grade 4
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Lift Clacton
Clacton-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4+, including a Merit in Sport.
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Lift New Rickstones
Witham · 2 years
They ask for: Students need to gain five 9-4 grades at GCSE. GCSE or BTEC Level 2 Physical Education / Sport is desirable.
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Longsands Academy
St. Neots · 2 years
They ask for: Students must have achieved at least five strong passes (to at least Grade 5) at GCSE level, including English Language and Maths.
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Luton Sixth Form College
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English � grade 3 GCSE Maths � grade 3 You must also have an interest in the sports environme
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Northstowe Secondary College
2 years
They ask for: Students should have studied Physical Education and / or Sport Studies at GCSE, acheiveing at least a Grade 4 (or equivalent). A Grade 4 in Science will be requ
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Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford · 2 years
They ask for: APS 4.0. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature. One Grade 4 in GCSE Science. Must have completed GCSE PE or BTEC Sport.
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St Mary'S Church of England High School (Va)
Waltham Cross · 2 years
They ask for: 5-7 GCSEs at grade 9-4 inc English and/or Maths at grade 4+ and a Level 2 PE/Sport Qualification
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St Thomas More High School
Westcliff-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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The Bishop'S Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford · 23 months
They ask for: BTEC and 1 A level - at least 36 points from your best 8 GCSEs with a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4-9, Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature.
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East Midlands10

Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 4/4 in Combined Science or at least 2 x grade 4 in Triple Science.
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Bramcote College
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4+ in Biology and Chemistry GCSE or a 5-4 in Combined Science. A grade 4 in Maths and English is also required.
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Branston Community Academy
Lincoln · 2 years
They ask for: 32 GSCE Grade 9-4
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Grantham College
Grantham · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSE�s at grade 4/C and above including maths or English.
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Magnus Church of England Academy
Newark · 2 years
They ask for: In order to study at Magnus Academy Sixth Form we have a basic entry requirement of 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent i.e. grade 4 or higher in English and Mathematic
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Sir William Robertson Academy
Lincoln · 2 years
They ask for: https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Nationals/Sport/20161/specification-and-sample-assessments/btec-l3-national-dip-in-sport-spec.pdf
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The Latimer Arts College
Kettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths
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The Manor Academy
2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Toot Hill School
Nottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 1 year
They ask for: This course is only available to 16-18 year olds. Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 co
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North West8

Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a 4 in English Language or Maths and at least a 4 in one Science
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Carmel College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 4 in GCSE PE or a Merit in BTEC Level 2 PE plus grade 4 in GCSE English Language, GCSE Maths and
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Chesterfield High School
Liverpool · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Knutsford Academy
Knutsford · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSE @ Grade 4+ (incl English & Maths)
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Loreto College
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: Six GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C) Two from English, Maths OR Science Two at least grade 6 This course is the equivalent of two A Levels and should be studied alongside on
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The Blackpool Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please s
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Workington Academy
Workington · 22 months
They ask for: A level 2 Merit or above in BTEC Sports Science or a grade 5 in GCSE P.E. If no previous experience, a grade 5 in Science/Additional Science and evidence of con
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North East5

Bede Academy
Blyth · 2 years
They ask for: • 5 GCSEs grades A* - C/9 to 4 including English and Mathematics • GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade 4 essential • GCSE Grade 4 in any Science or GCSE
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for current details.
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Park View School
Chester Le Street · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Bedlington · 18 months
They ask for: General Sixth Form entry requirements as detailed in the Sixth Form Prospectus plus course specific entry requirements of Grade 4 in English and Maths.
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: Five passes in GCSE at grade 4 or above. One of the five passes will include English at grade 4 or higher.
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