Sixth Form Open Evening
Welcome to the Beckfoot Oakbank Virtual Open Evening Information!
Please explore the options below:
Creative Arts
English
Humanities
Maths
MFL
Science
PE
Technology & Computer Science
Entry Criteria
Minimum of 5 grade 4’s at GCSE including English Language and Maths.
Students will then be required to meet subject specific entry criteria for each programme of study which will, unless there are exceptional circumstances, (as decided by the Headteacher and Associate Assistant Head: 14-19 Pathways), be rigorously applied.
Academic Pathway:
Course Title / Spec |
Minimum expected grades |
English Language Requirement |
Maths Requirement |
Facilitating Subjects (subjects most commonly asked for by Universities and allow access to the widest range of degrees) |
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Biology |
6-6 in combined Science or 6 in Biology (Single Science) |
5 |
5 |
Chemistry |
6-6 in combined Science or 6 in Chemistry (Single Science) |
5 |
5 |
English Literature |
6 in English Language or Literature |
6 |
4
|
French
|
6 in French |
6 |
4 |
Geography |
5 in Geography |
5 |
5
|
History |
5 in History |
5 |
4
|
Maths |
7 in Maths |
4 |
7
|
Physics |
6-6 in combined Science or 6 in Physics (Single Science) |
5 |
6 |
Spanish
|
6 in Spanish |
6 |
4 |
Non-Facilitating A Level choices (may be required by some Universities for particular degrees) |
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Art A Level |
5 in Art GCSE |
4
|
4 |
Computer Science |
5 in Computer Science |
5
|
5 |
English Language
|
6 in English Language |
6 |
4 |
Art and Design |
5 in any Technology based GCSE |
4 |
4
|
Psychology A Level |
6 in Maths |
5 |
6 |
Sociology A Level |
|
5
|
4 |
Applied Pathway:
Course Title / Spec |
Minimum expected grade |
English Requirement |
Maths Requirement |
Applied Science Level 3 BTEC |
4-4 in combined Science
|
4 |
4 |
Business Level 3 BTEC |
Level 2 Pass in BTEC Business
|
4 |
4 |
Criminology Level 3 Certificate |
|
4 |
4 |
IT Level 3 BTEC |
4 in Computer Science or equivalent |
4 |
4 |
Sport Level 3 BTEC |
BTEC Sport Lev 2 Pass or equivalent 4-4 in Combined Science or a 4 in Biology (Single Science) |
4 |
4 |
Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3 |
|
4 |
4 |
Performing Arts (Cambridge Technical Cert) |
4 or higher in GCSE Drama or equivalent |
4 |
4 |
Music Performance (Pearson) |
4 or higher in GCSE Music or equivalent |
4 |
4 |
**We aim to support our students in providing the choices they want and accommodate these as far as possible. Subjects can only go ahead if there are viable class sizes.
Beckfoot Oakbank Sixth Form
Meet the Team
Application Forms
Applications are now open.
You can download or print the form below to complete and send to oakellis@beckfootoakbank.org or hand it into reception at school for the attention of Emma Ellis. You can also post it to us addressed to Emma Ellis, Beckfoot Oakbank, Oakworth Road, Keighley, BD22 7DU: