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Entry Requirements:
To study with us you will need to achieve six or more GCSEs at grade 5+ including...
- 5+ in maths
- 5+ in English literature
- 5+ in English language
Plus the following subject-specific criteria for the Sir Isaac subjects you choose to study:
| Subject | Specific entry requirements |
| Mathematics | GCSE 6+ in mathematics |
| Biology | Higher tier GCSE biology grade 5 or higher tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5 |
| Chemistry | Higher tier GCSE chemistry grade 5 or higher tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5 |
| Computer science | GCSE 6+ mathematics |
| Core mathematics | No subject-specific entry requirements |
| Further mathematics | GCSE 8+ mathematics |
| Statistics | Higher tier GCSE 5+ mathematics |
| Physics | Higher tier GCSE physics level 5 or higher tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5. GCSE 6+ mathematics Must also choose to study A-level maths |
| Psychology | GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and subject with a considerable written element such as history, geography, religious studies |
| Environmental Science | Higher tier GCSE biology grade 5 and chemistry grade 5 or higher-tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5 |
Here is the subject-specific criteria for the Jane Austen subjects you choose to study:
| Subject | Specific entry requirements |
| English Language | GCSE 5+ in both English literature and English language |
| English Literature | GCSE 5+ in both English literature and English language |
| History | GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and history |
| Geography | GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language, geography and maths |
| Sociology | GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography) |
| Philosophy | GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography) |
| Politics | GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography) |
| Law | GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography) |
| French | GCSE 5+ in French |
| German | GCSE 5+ in German |
| Spanish | GCSE 5+ in Spanish |
| Art and Design | GCSE 5+ in art or graphics |
| Graphics | GCSE 5+ in art or graphics |
| Music | Grade 5+ on musical instrument and Grade 5 theory. Grade 5+ in GCSE music if taken. |
| Music Technology | No specific requirements |
| Drama | Preferably GCSE 5+ in Drama, GCSE 5+ in English Lit. Experience in acting. |
| Classics | GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and history |
We are aware that there may be special circumstances that mean that you won’t achieve these results. We try to be flexible, so please do get in touch to discuss how we can help.
Please also refer to our admissions policy via the link below.
Sir Isaac Newton Admissions Policy
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If you're thinking of study in 2022 or beyond, you can find out more by reading our prospectus or by visiting us during one of our open evening events.
For more information please contact us on 01603 280940.
Subject-specific entry requirements for Sir Isaac Newton subjects
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Subject |
Specific entry requirements |
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Mathematics |
GCSE 6+ in mathematics |
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Biology |
Higher tier GCSE biology grade 5 or higher tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5 |
|
Chemistry |
Higher tier GCSE chemistry grade 5 or higher tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5 |
|
Computer science |
GCSE 6+ mathematics |
|
Core mathematics |
No subject-specific entry requirements |
|
Further mathematics |
GCSE 8+ mathematics |
|
Physics |
Higher tier GCSE physics level 5 or higher tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5. |
|
Psychology |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and Biology (or combined science) plus one of either Psychology, History, Geography |
|
Environmental Science |
Higher tier GCSE biology/chemistry grade 5 or higher tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5 |
|
Geography |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language, geography and maths |
|
Statistics |
Higher tier GCSE 5+ in maths |
Subject-specific entry requirements for Jane Austen subjects
|
Subject |
Specific entry requirements |
|
English Language |
GCSE 5+ in both English literature and English language |
|
English Literature |
GCSE 5+ in both English literature and English language |
|
History |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and history |
|
Geography |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language, geography and maths |
|
Sociology |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography) |
|
Philosophy |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography) |
|
Politics |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography) |
|
Law |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography) |
|
French |
GCSE 5+ in French |
|
German |
GCSE 5+ in German |
|
Spanish |
GCSE 5+ in Spanish |
|
Art and Design |
GCSE 5+ in an art and design subject, including fine art, graphics, textiles, photography, 3D design |
|
Graphics |
Grade 5+ in an art and design subject, including fine art, graphics, textiles, photography, 3D design or Distinction in creative i-media |
|
Music |
Grade 5+ on musical instrument and Grade 5 theory. Grade 5+ in GCSE music if taken. |
|
Music Technology |
No specific requirements |
|
Drama |
Preferably GCSE 5+ in Drama, GCSE 5+ in English Literature. Experience in acting |
|
Classics |
GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and history |
