Accounting & Finance
Entry requirements: TBC
Entry requirements
Check the full picture.
Entry to Sixth Form and entry to an individual course are separate checks. Use this guide to prepare your questions and discuss a realistic programme with school.
General entry requirements
To access A-level or BTEC courses at Wilmslow High School, students must achieve a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4–9.
Where a student is seeking to study A-level or BTEC in a subject already studied at GCSE (or equivalent), it is necessary to have attained at least a GCSE grade 5 or a BTEC Merit in this subject.
To be more confident of success, students should be aiming to achieve at least one grade above the minimum grade requirement. Literacy and/or numeracy skills are also necessary on a number of courses, which explains why these courses require English Language, English Literature and/or Mathematics grades.
Read the subject entry requirements alongside the general requirements. If you have any questions about minimum grades or how your qualifications meet the conditions, contact the school.
Choosing your programme
Check the course content, assessment and any requirements for subjects studied alongside one another. Final programmes depend on entry conditions, the timetable, demand and the school’s admissions arrangements.
Further Mathematics is taken with Mathematics as part of a four-option programme. Core Maths is an additional one-year qualification. The Sport Extended Certificate is equivalent in size to one A-level; the Sport Extended Diploma is equivalent in size to three A-levels.
Accounting and Finance is provisionally offered for September 2027. Its final course details and entry requirements are still to be confirmed.
Read the school admissions arrangements. The Sixth Form team can confirm how the published requirements apply to your qualifications and chosen programme.
Subject guidance
What does each course ask for?
The guidance below reflects the published school sources reviewed on 19–20 October 2026. General entry requirements also apply. All final offers and combinations are confirmed by school.
33 courses shown
Applied Law
Sixth form entry requirements: Grade 5 in English language or English literature, and Grade 4 in a Humanities subject if studied.
Art & Design
Grade 5 in GCSE Art.
Biology
Minimum of two Grades at 6 in GCSE combined science (dual award)
or
Grade 6 in GCSE biology and Grade 6 in either GCSE chemistry or physics
In addition a Grade 5 in GCSE mathematics (Higher Tier) and a Grade 5 in English language or English literature
Business
Grade 5 in English
language or English literature and a Grade 5 in mathematics. Grade 5 in
business studies if studied at GCSE level.
Chemistry
Minimum of two Grades at 6 in GCSE combined science (dual award)
or
Grade 6 in GCSE chemistry and Grade 6 in either GCSE biology or physics
In addition a Grade 6 in GCSE mathematics and a Grade 5 in English language or English literature
Computer Science
Grade 5 in Maths and a Grade 6 in Computer Science
Core Maths
Grade 5 or above in GCSE mathematics
Drama & Theatre Studies
Grade 5 in Drama GCSE
Grade 5 in English language or literature with an interest/experience in performance if not studied at GCSE
Economics
Grade 6 in English
language or English literature, and a Grade 6 in mathematics.
School sources give differing requirements. Please confirm the full conditions with the subject team before finalising your choices.
English Language
Grade 5 GCSE in English language
English Literature
Grade 5 GCSE in English literature and English language
Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Sixth form entry
requirements. Merit in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship if studied at Level 2
Fashion & Textiles
Grade 5 in GCSE Textiles or Product Design or grade 5 in Art
Food Science & Nutrition
To study this course, it is recommended that you have studied Food Preparation and Nutrition at GCSE to grade 5+
School sources give differing requirements. Please confirm the full conditions with the subject team before finalising your choices.
French
Grade 6 in GCSE French and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English language or English Literature
Further Mathematics
Students are required to have achieved a Grade 7 in mathematics
Algebra MUST be a strength
You must have 4 option choice (including mathematics and further mathematics)
Geography
Grade 5 in GCSE Geography. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English Literature. Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
German
Grade 6 in GCSE German and Grade 5 in English language or English literature
Government & Politics
Grade 5 in English language or literature. Grade 5 in history if studied at GCSE level
History
Grade 5 in English language or literature. Grade 5 in history if studied at GCSE.
Mathematics
Grade 6 in mathematics (7 or higher recommended)
Algebra MUST be a strength
Media Studies
Grade 5 or above in English language. In addition, students who have studied media studies at GCSE level are required to have achieved at least a Grade 5
Music
Grade 5 in music GCSE
Grade 4 on an instrument and theory
Philosophy
Grade
5 in English language or English literature. Grade 5 in a Humanities subject if studied
School sources give differing requirements. Please confirm the full conditions with the subject team before finalising your choices.
Physical Education
Grade 6 at GCSE level Physical Education. Grade 6 at English language and in a science
School sources give differing requirements. Please confirm the full conditions with the subject team before finalising your choices.
Physics
Minimum of two Grades at 6 in GCSE combined science (dual award) or Grade 6 in GCSE physics and Grade 6 in either GCSE chemistry of biology. In addition a Grade 6 in GCSE mathematics and a Grade 5 in English language or English literature
Product Design
Grade 5 in D&T and Grade 5 in maths
Psychology
Minimum of two grade 6s in GCSE combined science dual award or a minimum of grade 6 in biology and grade 6 in either chemistry or physics. Also a minimum of grade 5 in GCSE English language or English literature.
School sources give differing requirements. Please confirm the full conditions with the subject team before finalising your choices.
Sociology
Grade
5 in English language or English literature. Grade 5 in Sociology if studied at GCSE level.
Spanish
Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish and Grade 5 in English language or English literature
Sport · Extended Certificate
Sixth Form entry requirements. Merit in BTEC Sport if studied at Level 2
Sport · Extended Diploma
Sixth Form entry requirements. Merit in BTEC Sport if studied at Level 2
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Make the whole programme work
The number of subjects is only part of it.
Further Mathematics
The school information requires four option choices, including Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Confirm the combination and the accelerated teaching arrangement with the Mathematics team.
Core Maths
Core Maths is an additional Level 3 qualification, normally studied over one year. It is not a full A-level and is subject to timetable availability.
Sport qualifications
The BTEC Sport Extended Certificate is equivalent in size to one A-level; the Extended Diploma is equivalent in size to three. They are different programmes.
Minimum and recommended grades
A minimum is an entry threshold. A recommended grade describes preparation that may help you succeed. Neither confirms a place or guarantees a particular final result.
Not every combination can be timetabled and courses need sufficient demand to run. Discuss alternatives as well as your first choices.
Help with your next step
Talk it through.
Current WHS students can speak to their form tutor first. For Sixth Form application enquiries, contact Mrs Flannery.