GCE A Level in Drama and Theatre

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelPearson 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.

260 providers teach this exact qualification.

London58

Alperton Community School
Wembley · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ashmole Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, 3 of which must be a grade 6 or higher. Within these passes there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Lan
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Blackfen School
Sidcup · 2 years
They ask for: Contact provider for more information
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Canons High School
Edgware · 2 years
They ask for: Mostly C's or above (including at least 4 in English and Maths)
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Capital City College Group
London · 37 weeks
They ask for: You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus: Drama at grade 5 (or extensive experience if not studied at GCSE).Please click here to see the minimum e
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Carshalton High School For Girls
Carshalton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4
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Charles Darwin School
Westerham · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x9-4 GCSE's
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Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Sidcup · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to general entry criteria requirements, the criteria for this subject are as follows: Grade 6 GCSE Drama/Performing Arts or relative performance exp
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Clapton Girls' Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Cranford Community College
Hounslow · 2 years
They ask for: see website
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Darrick Wood School
Orpington · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in English 5 in Drama if studied at GCSE
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Dunraven School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our website for course booklet. https://www.dunraven.org.uk/275/admissions
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Glenthorne High School
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Grade 5 and GCSE Drama Grade 6 or audition if no Drama GCSE
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Graveney School
London · 24 months
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Advanced Level courses are 5 full GCSE grades at 4 to 9, or grades A* to C, including English Language and Maths. Any vocatio
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Grey Court School
Richmond · 24 months
They ask for: GCSE Drama at grade 6 or equivalent in Performing Arts/Drama and a minimum grade 5 in GCSE English. 5 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4
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Hammersmith Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: Eight or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 including GCSE English, and minimum grade 6 in Drama or Distinction in BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts.
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Harris Academy Chobham
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 9-6 with grade 6 in English language, grade 5 in mathematics
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Hayes School
Bromley · 2 years
They ask for: See Hayes School website for course specific entry criteria
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Highlands School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Drama or evidence of active interest in Drama
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Holy Family Catholic School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Grade 5
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Jo Richardson Community School
Dagenham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Kingsmead School
Enfield · 2 years
They ask for: 8 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and Maths
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Lady Margaret School
2 years
They ask for: Six GCSEs at grade 5 or above including Mathematics and English Language. Minimum of grade 6 in Drama and English Literature (if not studied at GCSE you must su
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Lift Aylward
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade A* to C
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Mill Hill County High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: General school entry requirements - 5 grades 9-5 including English Language and Maths. Plus subject grade requirements - 5 grade in GCSE Drama, if taken. If not
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Mossbourne Community Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
London · 18 months
They ask for: Academy Entry Requirements (8A*-C inc. English and Maths)
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New City College
London · 23 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Nower Hill High School
Pinner · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Oaks Park High School
Ilford · 2 years
They ask for: C Grade GCSE Drama plus Grade 5 GCSE English Literature
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Orleans Park School
Twickenham · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum academic entrance requirement for the sixth form is 6 x Grade 9-4 GCSEs with at least 3 subjects at Grade 6 including English and Mathematics at Gra
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Plumstead Manor School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 English Language 5 in Drama, if not taken 5 in English Literature
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Queen Elizabeth'S Girls' School
Barnet · 2 years
They ask for: See website for individual course entry criteria - https://www.qegschool.org.uk/joinsixthform
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Ravens Wood School
Bromley · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including English and maths. Grade 5 or above in Drama and a practical audition. Grade 5 or above in English.
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Level 6 or above in Drama and English at GCSE
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Saint Cecilia'S Church of England School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English or Drama
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St Dominic'S Sixth Form College
Harrow · 2 years
They ask for: 7 GCSE Grade 9-5
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St Saviour'S and St Olave'S Church of England School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 A* - C (not necessarily in Drama)
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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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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in Drama
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Sutton Grammar School
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 9 - 7 in GCSE (or equivalent) Drama. A minimum of eight GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 - 4 with four GCSEs grade 7 and two GCSEs grade 6.
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Sydenham School
London · 2 years
They ask for: See course webpage for details
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The Camden School For Girls
London · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a GCSE grade 6 in English and maths, and a GCSE Grade 6/B in 3 other subjects.
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The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford · 18 months
They ask for: 6x level 9 to 4(4 GCSE passes at A*- C), including a 5 in English or 5 in drama at SE
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The Compton School
London · 18 months
They ask for: 6 (Students can audition if they have not already studied Drama) To gain entry to the Sixth Form students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for yo
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The Elmgreen School
24 months
They ask for: Grade 6 in Drama or experience in theatre with a Grade 5 in English at GCSE
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The St Marylebone Cofe School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Five 6 - 9 grades at GCSE and a 5 in Eng and Maths. Grade 6 in English Literature GCSE or English Language GCSE Grade 6 in Drama GCSE OR successful suitability
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Thomas Tallis School
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Turing House School
Teddington · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Drama. Grade 5 GCSE English Literature. A level of confidence to perform and a passion for performing, watching and creating theatre
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon
2 years
They ask for: Grade 6-9 in Drama if studied at KS4. Grade 6-9 in English Language OR English Literature if not studied at KS4.
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Waldegrave School
Twickenham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Wallington High School For Girls
Wallington · 18 months
They ask for: You are required to be a full time member of WHSG Sixth Form. The minimum requirement for entry to the Sixth Form at Wallington High School for Girls is an aver
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Wanstead High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum requirements are five Grade '5 or above' GCSEs including English, Maths and a Grade 6 or above in this subject
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Whitmore High School
Harrow · 1 year
They ask for: General Requirements :6 grade 5-9 GCSE passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Maths Additional or Specific Requirements : Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama
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Winchmore School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language grade 5. No previous experience of Drama needed. This is on a consultation basis with the head of department.
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Woodbridge High School
Woodford Green · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE points score of 50 to study A Levels and GCSE English Grade 6 and GCSE Drama Grade B
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Woodhouse College
2 years
They ask for: GCSES: Grade 5 in Mathematics, Grade 6 in English Language, Grade 6 in English Literature required, Grade 6 in Drama required (if taken at GCSE), Grade 6 in an
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Wren Academy Finchley
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Beacon Academy
Crowborough · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 4 or above in Drama BTEC Merit or above in Performing Arts If you have neither of these, but have experience in performing please speak to the course
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Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
2 years
They ask for: We ask that students wishing to study A-level courses have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, with either a grade 6 or above in the subjects they wish
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Blenheim High School
Epsom · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 – 4 (or equivalent) to include at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics. GCSE grade 5 in Drama.
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Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · 72 weeks
They ask for: 5 in English Literature GCSE
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Burford School
Burford · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for students are the best 8 GCSE grades, totalling 38 or higher. For example, two Grade 6s, two Grade 5s, and four Grade 4s. In a
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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate · 24 months
They ask for: See prospectus on the school website for details
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Dartford Grammar School For Girls
2 years
They ask for: All students joining Year 12 will have achieved: • A minimum of 52 points over 8 GCSE subjects; • A minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or En
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Dover Grammar School For Girls
Dover · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade B
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Dr Challoner'S Grammar School
Amersham · 18 months
They ask for: See Website for further details
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Fullbrook School
Addlestone · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCEs at Grade 5 or above
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George Abbot School
Guildford · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9-4
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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: Five GCSEs grades 9-5 including Grade 5 in English & Mathematics for any A level course. GCSE grade 6 in Drama if studied, if not studied GCSE grade 5 in Englis
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Gravesend Grammar School
Gravesend · 2 years
They ask for: A grade 6 or above at GCSE level or the equivalent in LAMDA qualifications.
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Great Marlow School
Marlow · 2 years
They ask for: Students should have achieved at least a Grade 6 in their GCSE Drama (if studied) and Grade 6 in GCSE English Language to join the course. However, students wh
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Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and Mathematics.
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Hazelwick School
Crawley · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 6 in English and Grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama if taken
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Heathfield Community College
Heathfield · 2 years
They ask for: Basic entry requirements Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama or equivalent in Performing Arts Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or Literature
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Highworth Grammar School
Ashford · 11 months
They ask for: Students should be motivated, independent learners with excellent organisational skills. They must also be competent performers and be able to work collaborativ
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Hillview School For Girls
Tonbridge · 2 years
They ask for: General entry requirements : Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hil
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Hinchley Wood School
Esher · 18 months
They ask for: Entry to Hinchley Wood Sixth Form is dependent on achieving 7 GCSE passes, comprising level 9 - 4 grades. A minimum of Grade 4 is required in Maths and English;
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Howard of Effingham School
Leatherhead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 5 in Drama, English
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Imberhorne School
East Grinstead · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs @ Grades 4-9, including 6+ in GCSE drama and 6+ in GCSE English Language
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King Alfred'S
Wantage · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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King'S Academy Bay House
Gosport · 2 years
They ask for: Standard entry requirements: 6 GCSE grades 4-9, including 2 @ grade 5 or higher Subject specific entry requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and/or E
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Matthew Arnold School
Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum: 5 x 4 + grades including English Language at Grade 4 or above and mathematics at Grade 4 or above.
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Midhurst Rother College
Midhurst · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths. 5 in GCSE Drama
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Midhurst Rother College
Midhurst · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths and a GCSE grade 5 in Drama and strong performance skills
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Newlands Girls' School
Maidenhead · 22 months
They ask for: Course requirements You need to have achieved a grade 5 minimum in GCSE Drama and a grade 5 in GCSE English to be considered for this course.
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone · 24 months
They ask for: Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). In addition, students must meet subject entry
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Oriel High School
Crawley · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Queen Mary'S College
Basingstoke · 2 years
They ask for: Please see website
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Rainham Mark Grammar School
Gillingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in Drama and grade 5 in English Literature
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Ranelagh School
Bracknell · 2 years
They ask for: Students who wish to study Drama and Theatre at this level are expected to enjoy reading widely and attending regular live theatre. Prospective students who are
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Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood · 360 hours
They ask for: 6 GCSE grade 4-9 including English and Maths Drama and Theatre A Level can be taken without completion of GCSE Drama. An interest in theatre must be evident whi
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Sir William Borlase'S Grammar School
Marlow · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 7 at GCSE in Drama
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St Paul'S Catholic School
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum 34 points. GCSEs should preferably include Drama at Grade 4 or above and, ideally should include Grade 4 English, as literary skills are required in add
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St Peter'S Catholic School
2 years
They ask for: Minimum grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and English Language. It is not required that students have taken Drama at GCSE.
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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, preferably and including Drama.
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The Canterbury Academy
Canterbury · 180 hours
They ask for: Preferably BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts or GCSE Drama. For some cases, where an audition has resulted in being accepted into the CPA Acting Programme
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The Chalfonts Community College
Gerrards Cross · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Grange School
Aylesbury · 15 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Level 4 - 9 which must include Drama at Grade 5 and English at :evel 4 or above. If you have not studied Drama at GCSE, it is important that you disc
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The Hazeley Academy
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: As per prospectus
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The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Ashford · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 4-9 GCSE grades (or A*-C legacy GCSE grades) with a minimum of 5 or above in GCSE Drama or equivalent skills
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The Radcliffe School
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 4-9 including Maths or English
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The Rochester Grammar School
Rochester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in Drama.
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Thomas Bennett Community College
Crawley · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 + in English and Drama.
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Trinity School
Sevenoaks · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 in Drama. A love of performing is also important
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Waddesdon Church of England School
Aylesbury · 2 years
They ask for: Waddesdon Points System to enter the Sixth Form explained in the prospectus. Drama at 5 or above and GCSE English at 5 or above.
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Wallingford School
Wallingford · 24 months
They ask for: Drama GCSE Grade 6 or above
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Weald School, The
Billingshurst · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grades 9-4 • Grade 5 in GCSE Drama and/or extra-curricular drama involvement • Grade 4 in GCSE English.
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Wood Green School
2 years
They ask for: - Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama and GCSE English Language and Literature. If students have not studied GCSE Drama they must have achieved a grade 5 or above in
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Anglo European School
Ingatestone · 2 years
They ask for: https://www.aesessex.co.uk/sixth-form/curriculum/entry-requirements/
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Ashlyns School
Berkhamsted · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE average points score of at least 4 across the best 8 subjects taken at GCSE, including grade 4 in English and Mathematics. Drama at GCSE is desirable but n
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Beaumont School
St. Albans · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Cecil Jones Academy
22 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 or above.
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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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Dame Alice Owen'S School
Potters Bar · 18 months
They ask for: You are not required to have GCSE Drama, but if you do we require you to have achieved a minimum of a grade 6. If you don't have the GCSE but you do have stage
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Davenant Foundation School
Loughton · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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Diss High School
Diss · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of five grade 4 GCSE passes; these must include at least Grade 4 in Maths. Additionally, this course requires Grade 5 in English Language.
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Farlingaye High School
Woodbridge · 2 years
They ask for: English Language 5 or Drama (if taken) 5.
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Framlingham College
Woodbridge · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Hampton College
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE German
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Hartismere School
Eye · 2 years
They ask for: see our prospectus for details
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Helena Romanes School
Dunmow · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 or above. Grade 5 is required in either English and Grade 5 in GCSE Drama.
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Hitchin Girls' School
Hitchin · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
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Jane Austen College
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: Our core entry requirements are six or more GCSEs at grade 5, and at least a 5 in English and mathematics, although retake courses are offered. You will also ne
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Kesgrave High School
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Level 5 or above in this subject at GCSE (or a related subject).
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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 4 You will also need to audition for the course, which usually takes the form
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Northgate High School
Ipswich · 360 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: 42 points from your best 8 subjects; GCSE Maths and English (Language or Literature) at a minimum of grade 4, in addition to: A GCSE in this subject is desirabl
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One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: At least 6 GCSEs at grades 9-4 , including English Language and a grade 4 in Drama or Performing Arts, if this has not been taken then considerable practical ex
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Presdales School
Ware · 2 years
They ask for: Please contact Presdales for further details.
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Rickmansworth School
Rickmansworth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Roundwood Park School
Harpenden · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
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Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Rickmansworth · 2 years
They ask for: We would ask that students achieve a grade 6 at Drama GCSE or, if they have not taken GCSE Drama, grades 6 for English and English Literature.
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Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford · 2 years
They ask for: APS 4.2. Grade 5 in GCSE Drama and 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature.
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Sandy Secondary School
Sandy · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE's at grade 4-9
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: Our core entry requirements are six or more GCSEs at grade 5, and at least a 5 in English and mathematics, although retake courses are offered. You will also ne
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Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 or above in GCSE Drama as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.
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Southend High School For Boys
Westcliff-On-Sea · 24 months
They ask for: You will need to accrue at least 52 points from your eight best GCSE grades, where numerical grades = face value & A*=9, A=8, B=7. Short course GCSEs may be inc
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Stanborough School
Welwyn Garden City · 23 months
They ask for: 9-5 in Drama at GCSE level GCSE 5 or above in English
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The King John School
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Drama, 4 GCSE English.
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The Netherhall School
Cambridge · 2 years
They ask for: 7 GSCE grades 9-4 or equivalent
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The Priory School
Hitchin · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage · 2 years
They ask for: APS of 5.5 including grade 5 or above in English, a grade 6 or above in Drama at GCSE is desirable
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Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
Woodbridge · 2 years
They ask for: Drama GCSE Grade 5
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Thurston Community College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
They ask for: Dance: Grade 6 or Merit in Level 2 Dance or Audition Musical Theatre: Grade 6 or Merit in Level 2 Music or Audition Drama: Grade 6 in Drama Other relevant perfo
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Vandyke Upper School
Leighton Buzzard · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade 5-9
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Westcliff High School For Girls
Westcliff-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 in English Literature. You do not need to have studied Drama at GCSE level. However, enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in the theatre should b
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Abbeywood Community School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in English Literature and Drama if taken
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Archway School
Stroud · 2 years
They ask for: Studying Drama at GCSE is an advantage but not essential as long as you have practical ability, teamwork, analytical & creative skills as well as imaginative re
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Balcarras School
Cheltenham · 24 months
They ask for: The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics
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Beaminster School
Beaminster · 2 years
They ask for: A Minimum of 5 GCSEs 9 - 4
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Bradley Stoke Community School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in English Literature and Drama if taken
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Cheltenham Bournside School
Cheltenham · 2 years
They ask for: See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.
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Churchdown School
Gloucester · 2 years
They ask for: Students entering this Pathway will have a GCSE point score of above 5.0 in five or more subjects . In the Applied A Level Pathway, a student will be expected t
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Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham · 2 years
They ask for: Drama Grade 6, English Language and Literature Grade 5 (If Drama has not been studied at GCSE, then a Grade 6 will be required in both English Language and Lite
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Cirencester College
Cirencester · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, from the�core subjects, including English Language and Grade 5 in Maths.
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Clevedon School
Clevedon · 2 years
They ask for: At the end of Year 11, have secured a minimum of a grade 4 in Maths and English Language/Literature and at least a grade B or grade 5/6 (B) at GCSE in the subje
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Denmark Road High School
2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Gordano School
Bristol · 18 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above to include a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Drama
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Hardenhuish School
Chippenham · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 5 in Graphic Products, Resistant Materials, Systems and Control or Textiles
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Hayesfield Girls School
Bath · 2 years
They ask for: Please see Sixth Form Prospectus for latest Entry Requirements
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Hele'S School
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 passes at grade 5 or higher (including English and Maths). A minimum of a grade 5 in Drama is recommended.
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John Cabot Academy
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: A Level route is a minimum of 6 GCSE at grades 6,6,5,5,4,4 with a level 4+ in both GCSE Maths and English. See website for additional subject specific requireme
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Malmesbury School
Malmesbury · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Drama; if not taken Drama before, evidence of involvement in drama beyond school is required. Strong pass of Grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths.
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Newquay Tretherras School
Newquay · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE&#x2 7;s including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Patchway Community School
2 years
They ask for: 5 in English Literature and Drama if taken
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Queen Elizabeth'S School
Wimborne · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade C+ in Drama. If you have not studied Drama at GCSE level, you must have a C in English Language and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Drama with
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Ralph Allen School
Bath · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Saint Gregory'S Catholic College
Bath · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 GCSE Drama or English. GCSE Drama not compulsory but requires discussion with Performing Arts Department.
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Sheldon School
Chippenham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Bede'S Catholic College
2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9 to 5 with Maths and English Grade 5.
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St Brendan'S Sixth Form College
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirement is five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including English Language and Drama if studied; any practical experience of theatre techn
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St Laurence School
Bradford-On-Avon · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades A*-C or 9-4
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St Peter'S Catholic Comprehensive School
Bournemouth · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Drama Grade 6 or equivalent, GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature Grade 5.
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The Blue School
Wells · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4+ and a grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama.
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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: No minimum grade, entry by interview.
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The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport · 2 years
They ask for: A Minimum of 5 GCSEs A* to C
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The Woodroffe School
Lyme Regis · 2 years
They ask for: Six GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. It is essential that students have an interest in understanding how Theatre and plays work and have a passion to be part of and w
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Wellsway School
Bristol · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above plus a 5 or above in Drama and English Language or literature
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Winterbourne International Academy
2 years
They ask for: 5 in English Literature and Drama if taken
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East Midlands25

All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mansfield · 2 years
They ask for: English - 5, Maths - 5, 3 additional Grade 4's
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Ashfield Comprehensive School
Nottingham · 3 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x Grade 4 or above including English Language, Maths and an essay-based subject such as History or English Literature. Grade 5/L2 Merit or above in Drama or e
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Corby Business Academy
Corby · 2 years
They ask for: This course is open to students who have achieved a grade 5 (or equivalent) in GCSE Drama or English or a recognised performance or theatre qualification
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Hall Park Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in Drama at GCSE. Students with a grade 4 will be considered on an individual basis. 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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John Port Spencer Academy
Derby · 2 years
They ask for: Sixth form entry requirements. Grade 5 in GCSE Drama. If GCSE Drama was not taken, entry would be by audition and evidence of relevant Drama experience outside
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Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Sleaford · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in English and you will be required to take part in an audition
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Kettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 5 or above. English Language and Lit GCSE grade 5 or above
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Moulton School and Science College
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries) Either Maths Grade 4 and
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Northampton School For Boys
Northampton · 68 weeks
They ask for: Please refer to the schools website for entry requirements. www.nsb.northants.sch.uk
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Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 or above in Drama or Performing Arts. OR a Level 2 qualification at Distinction, A grade or equivalent, in a Performing Arts related discipline. Wh
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Redhill Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade 9-4 (including a 4 in either English or Maths). A grade 4 in GCSE Drama is essential and a wider experience of drama and theatre is desirable.
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Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Wellingborough · 22 months
They ask for: ? In line with the entry requirements for a Pathway 2 subject. ? Candidates must have grade B or above in a Drama.
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Sir William Robertson Academy
Lincoln · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths
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South Wolds Community School
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: At least 2 GCSE Grade 6 and above and 4 GCSE grade 5 and above. GCSE Drama is helpful (Grade 6 or higher) but by no means essential. At least a Grade 6 in Engli
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Southfield School For Girls
Kettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 or above and a 5 in drama.
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St George'S Academy
Sleaford · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Level 3 academic study apply. Additionally you should have a Grade 6 or above in English and you will be required to take par
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The Ecclesbourne School
Belper · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSES 4-9 or A*-C to include Maths and English Lang or Lit Grade 5 (Grade 6 desirable)
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The Long Eaton School
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 9 - 4 in GCSE Drama
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The Parker E-Act Academy
Daventry · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Pass at AS Level
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Tuxford Academy
Newark · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama or the BTEC Level 2 equivalent, plus a grade 5 in English and grade 4 in maths
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Tuxford Academy
Newark · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama or the BTEC Level 2 equivalent, plus a grade 5 in English and grade 4 in maths
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Weston Favell Academy
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: Students should have 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including a grade 5 in English Language and either a grade 5 or merit in Drama.
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Wigston College
Wigston · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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West Midlands17

Alcester Grammar School
Alcester · 22 months
They ask for: Grade 6 at GCSE in English Language or English Literature plus grade 6 in Theatre Studies/Drama, if studied
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Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 88 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in Maths and grade 5 in English Language.
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Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Droitwich · 2 years
They ask for: See school website
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Hereford Sixth Form College
Hereford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College
Hereford · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) including English Language.
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John Masefield High School
Ledbury · 2 years
They ask for: It is recommended that you have studied drama or another Performing Art at GCSE level. However exceptions can be made on the condition that you have experience
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John Taylor High School
Burton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 GCSE Drama. Students who have not studied Drama at GCSE will be welcome (will require Grade 6 English).
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King Edward Vi School
Stratford-Upon-Avon · 2 years
They ask for: Grade A in Drama or English Literature
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Kings Norton Girls' School
Birmingham · 18 months
They ask for: There are no prior learning or other requirements for this qualification. Students who would benefit most from studying this qualification are likely to have a
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Myton School
Warwick · 2 years
They ask for: Drama grade 5, English grade 5
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North Bromsgrove High School
2 years
They ask for: Standard entrance criteria for 6th form: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths. Course specific entry requirements: Grade 6 in English Literat
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Painsley Catholic College
Stoke-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5 good grades at GCSE, including English and maths at a strong pass
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Q3 Academy Great Barr
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Requires minimum grade 4 or equivalent in a Drama/Performing Arts Level 2 qualification.
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Stratford Upon Avon School
Stratford-Upon-Avon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English, Maths and Science.
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language, Maths (at a minimum of grade 5) and Science (at a minimum of grade 5).
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The Thomas Adams School
2 years
They ask for: 5 grade 9 - 4 or grade A* - Cs
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North West16

Ashton Sixth Form College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 2 years
They ask for: View our entry requirements https://www.asfc.ac.uk/home/study-with-us/entry-requirements/
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Birkenhead High School Academy
Prenton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Bolton · 2 years
They ask for: Students studying three A Levels will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 6 and three GCSEs at grade 5/4, including English Language and Mathema
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Brine Leas School
Nantwich · 2 years
They ask for: General Entry Requirements
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Bury College
Bury · 2 years
They ask for: For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths. For A-
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Cheadle Hulme High School
Cheadle · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 including English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Subject specific entry requirements
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Cheshire College South and West
Crewe · 158 hours
They ask for: "Typically you will need 5 GCSEs, including two at grade 5/B (or above) and three at grade 4/C (or above) including maths and English. For this course you will
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Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Rossendale · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above at GCSE drama and grade 4 at GCSE English.
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Kirkbie Kendal School
Kendal · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in English Literature or Language Grade 5 or above in Drama if taken
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster · 2 years
They ask for: 48 points at GCSE and above
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Lymm High School
Lymm · 2 years
They ask for: 5 A*- C/4+ including both English language and maths, plus an interest in performance.
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Oldham Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: To study A Levels at OSFC you will need a minumum of 5 passes (Grade 4 or better) at GCSE, including a 4 in English and Maths
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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Sandbach · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Oldham · 2 years
They ask for: Average Point Score: 4.0 English Language GCSE Grade 4 Grade 4 in this subject or Drama at GCSE
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Ulverston Victoria High School
Ulverston · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language OR Literature at Grade 6 (B)
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Winstanley College
Wigan · 2 years
They ask for: Full details available on our website, click on the ‘Go to course’ button below.
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Yorkshire and The Humber15

Allerton Grange School
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: To take 3 A Levels at Allerton Grange you are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 and above. Drama and Theatre Studies specific entry requi
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Driffield School and Sixth Form
2 years
They ask for: To study A Level courses you'll need:�5 GCSEs at 9-5 plus Grade 5 in all subjects you wish to study at A Level.
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Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + grade 5 in English Language Must be willing to perform in front of an audience
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Guiseley School
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSE's Grade 4-9, this must include Maths and English Language or Literature. In addition, GCSE grade 5 is required in the subject areas chosen to study at
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Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: For entry on to A Level and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of 240 points in the 6 best full GCSE/ BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics a
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Heckmondwike Grammar School
Heckmondwike · 21 months
They ask for: Achieving a minimum of a grade 5 in Mathematics. Achieving a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language or English Literature. Achieving at least 3 other GCSES at
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Ilkley Grammar School
Ilkley · 15 months
They ask for: General entry requirement for Post-16: 5 grade 4/C at GCSE, preferably including English and Maths. Specific entry requirements: Grade 4 for GCSE Drama (if take
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Lawnswood School
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ in GCSE Drama or a successful audition piece if GCSE Drama was not studied
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Ralph Thoresby School
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: 4+ GCSE Drama or successful audition piece
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Roundhay School
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: All A level courses or TWO A levels and ONE vocational course: Students must achieve a min of 5 subjects at GCSE grades 4 or above (including English Language a
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Silverdale School
Sheffield · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
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St Bede'S and St Joseph'S Catholic College
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tapton School & Sixth Form
Sheffield · 18 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Each course carries its own individual requirments.
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Titus Salt School
Shipley · 24 months
They ask for: Drama is a practical and dynamic subject which requires commitment and focus. As there is analysis of set texts, as well as practical exploration, it is prefera
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Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · 24 months
They ask for: A minimum of a grade 5 in English Language or English Literature. GCSE Drama or Level 2 BTEC Performing Arts is desirable. Practical suitability is undertaken i
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North East6

Bede Academy
Blyth · 2 years
They ask for: • 5 GCSEs grades A* - C/9 to 4 including English and Mathematics • GCSE English literature 6 and previous experience in the performing arts disciplines.
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Cramlington Learning Village
Cramlington · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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Jesmond Park Academy
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE English and a 4 in Drama, if taken. APS 4.
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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE's including English at grade 4 (C) or above, plus a passion for the creative arts.
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Macmillan Academy
2 years
They ask for: Standard entry requirements. It is useful to have taken GCSE drama and to have previous performance experience.
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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 5 in English Literature or Langu
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