To study A Levels at Craven College you will require five GCSEs, A*–C. Equivalent level qualifications such as BTECs are accepted, but the five A*–Cs (or equivalents) must come from at least four subject areas.
These must include English and Mathematics at A*–C.
Alongside these general entry qualifications, each subject has its own subject–specific entry requirements - these are clearly marked on each course page under the heading 'Additional Entry Requirements'. You may need to take an initial assessment when applying for certain courses.
If you achieve Grade D and above at AS Level, you may continue onto the A2 Level programme with three A2 Level subjects.
If you have studied a subject at GCSE, you must have achieved at least grade C in order to study it at A Level; some individual subjects will require a grade B (see individual subject entry requirements).
If you are changing centres to continue with A2 Level study at Craven College, you must have achieved at least a grade C at AS Level. Proof of certification is required, and the subject tutor will need to confirm that our A2 programme is compatible with your AS qualification.
For Sciences and Mathematics courses entry is subject to achieving 45 points on the Learner Achievement Tracker which measures the progression in qualifications of 16–19 year olds based on their prior attainment. This is a national system that uses GCSE results to predict A Level achievement and will be discussed with you at interview.
This allows us to predict the suitability of the course.
