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The minimum entry criteria for admission to TKA's Sixth Form is 5 GCSEs Grades 4 -9 including Maths and English. Students also need to meet the specific subject entry criteria for a minimum of 3 A Levels that they wish to study.
| A-level Subject | Entry Criteria |
| Art | 6 in Art |
| Biology | 6 in Biology for separate Science or 6-6 in Trilogy (combined) Science |
| Business Studies | 6 in Business Studies if taken, if not taken, 6 in English and 5 in Maths |
| Chemistry | 6 in Chemistry for separate Science or 6-6 in Trilogy (combined) Science and 6 in Maths |
| Computer Science | 6 in Computer Science and 6 in Maths |
| Core Maths |
Core Maths is a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to an AS Level, aimed at students who achieved Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths but are not taking A Level Mathematics. |
| Drama | 5 in English (with significant acting/theatre experience) |
| DT | 6 in DT and 5 in Maths |
| Economics | 6 in Maths and 6 in English Language |
| English Literature | 6 in English Literature and 6 in English Language |
| French | 6 in French |
| Further Maths | 8 in Maths. Students must also study Maths at A Level. We anticipate that students applying for this course will have a minimum average point score of 7.5 across their eight best subjects. A waiting list will apply for this subject. |
| Geography | 6 in Geography |
| History | 6 in History |
| Maths | 7 in Maths |
| Media Studies | 5 in Media or 5 in English Language |
| Music | 6 in Music and Grade 5 instrument |
| PE | Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education, although grade 7 and a grade 6 in GCSE biology is desirable. Must compete at club level in one sport. |
| Philosophy | 6 in RE or 6 in English and 6 in Maths |
| Physics | Grade 6 in Physics for separate Science, or 6-6 in Trilogy (combined) Science and a grade 6 in Maths. It is strongly advised that students study A Level Maths alongside Physics to support their understanding of the course. |
| Politics | 6 in English or 6 in a Humanities Subject |
| Psychology | 6 in English and 5 in Biology for separate Science or 5-5 in Trilogy (combined) Science |
| Sociology | 5 in Maths and 5 in English |
| Spanish | 7 in Spanish |
| EPQ | Available for all students and will be launched in Summer of Year 12 |