Entry requirements
At the Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Sixth Form Consortium we offer two pathways of study: A-level or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. For each pathway there are two parts to our entry requirements.
- Part One: Attainment 8 Score.
- Part Two: Specific subject entry requirements. These are outlined in the document below.
Option Blocks & Entry Requirements 2021/22
What is Attainment 8?
Attainment 8 is an average GCSE performance score that places particular importance on Maths, English and a selection of academic subjects. An average attainment 8 score of 4 means the student has, on average achieved 4s (equivalent to C grades); 5.5 means they have achieved an average of a B grade or a mixture of 5s and 6s.
A Level Pathway
Minimum Attainment 8 Score: 55
Students will study 3 Subjects at A Level (Core Maths, Further Maths are a fourth option).
A typical student following the A Level pathway may achieve the following grades at GCSE and therefore receive an Attainment 8 of 60.
Typical A Level Student’s GCSE results:
|
Student’s GCSEs |
GCSE |
|
Maths |
7 |
|
English Lit |
7 |
|
English Lang |
6 |
|
Geography |
4 |
|
Product Design |
6 |
|
French |
3 |
|
Science Trilogy |
5,5 |
|
PE |
6 |
|
RE |
4 |
Extended Diploma Pathway
Minimum Attainment 8 Score: 40
Students will study one subject as a full time qualification, they will receive 3 grades ranging from Pass to Distinction*.
A typical student following the Extended Diploma pathway may achieve the following grades at GCSE and therefore receive an Attainment 8 of 44.
Typical Extended Diploma Student’s GCSE Results:
|
Student’s GCSEs |
GCSE |
|
Maths |
5 |
|
English Lit |
4 |
|
English Lang |
5 |
|
Geography |
4 |
|
Product Design |
4 |
|
French |
3 |
|
Science trilogy |
5,4 |
|
PE |
3 |
|
RE |
3 |
