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 at the bottom of the page.

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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.

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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

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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