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Entry Requirements for Sept 2025:
To study with us you will need to achieve six or more GCSEs at grade 5+ including...
- 5+ in maths, and...
- 5+ in one of English language or English literature, and...
- 4+ in the other of English language or English literature
Plus the following subject-specific criteria for the Sir Isaac subjects you choose to study:
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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 |
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Chemistry |
Higher-tier GCSE chemistry grade 5 or higher tier combined (trilogy) science grades 5,5 |
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Computer science |
GCSE 6+ mathematics |
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Core mathematics |
No subject-specific requirements, beyond general entry requirements |
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Further Maths |
GCSE 8+ mathematics Must also choose to study A-level maths. |
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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. Any students keen to study physics without maths should contact our Director of Science, Mr Watling, in the first instance. |
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Psychology |
GCSE 5+ in Biology (or combined science) |
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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:
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Subject |
Specific entry requirements |
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English Language |
No subject-specific requirements beyond general entry requirements |
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English Literature |
No subject-specific requirements beyond general entry requirements |
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History |
GCSE 5+ in history |
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Geography |
GCSE 5+ in geography |
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Sociology |
GCSE 5+ in a humanity (history, geography, religious studies, philosophy, psychology, sociology) |
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Philosophy |
GCSE 5+ in a humanity (history, geography, religious studies, philosophy, psychology, sociology) |
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Politics |
GCSE 5+ in a humanity (history, geography, religious studies, philosophy, psychology, sociology) |
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Law |
GCSE 5+ in a humanity (history, geography, religious studies, philosophy, psychology, sociology) |
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French |
GCSE 5+ in French |
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German |
GCSE 5+ in German |
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Spanish |
GCSE 5+ in Spanish |
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Art and Design |
GCSE 5+ in art or graphics |
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Graphics |
GCSE 5+ in art or graphics |
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Music |
Grade 5+ on musical instrument and Grade 5 theory. Grade 5+ in GCSE music if taken. |
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Music Technology |
No subject-specific requirements, beyond general entry requirements |
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Drama |
Preferably GCSE 5+ in Drama, GCSE 5+ in English Lit. Experience in acting. |
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Classics |
GCSE 5+ in a humanity (history, geography, religious studies, philosophy, psychology, sociology) |
Here is the subject-specific criteria for our OCR, Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity course:
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Subject |
Specific entry requirements |
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Sport and Physical Activity |
Be registered with the Inspiration Trust Basketball Academy As a guide students are expected to achieve: Four GCSEs at grade 5+ |
We are aware that there may be special circumstances that mean that you won’t achieve these results. If we're undersubscribed, we'll 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
Find out more
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.