Course Information

Rainham Sixth

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Rainham Sixth Entry Criteria - 2023

Acceptance into Rainham Sixth is conditional on students achieving the following:

  • 5 GCSEs graded at 4 or above (counting 2 BTECs maximum)
  • A grade 4 in English or Maths

All subjects will then have their own specific entry criteria (see below).

Course Title

Further Entry Criteria

Biology

  • Grade 6 in Biology
  • Grade 7 in Combined (students with a high grade 6 may be considered)
  • Grade 5 in Maths

Business (BTEC)

  • Grade 4 in English and Maths
  • Grade 4 in Business (if studied)

Chemistry

  • Grade 6 in Chemistry
  • Grade 7 in Combined
  • Grade 5 in Maths

Criminology

  • Grade 4 in English

Dance (BTEC)

  • Previous study of GCSE Dance / BTEC is desirable but not essential

Drama

  • Grade 5 in English Language
  • Grade 5 in Drama (if studied)

Economics

  • Grade 5 in English
  • Grade 5 in Maths

English Language & Literature

  • Grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature

English Literature

  • Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature

Financial Studies

  • Grade 4 in English and Maths

Fine Art

  • Grade 5 in Fine Art
  • If completed other Art based courses then a portfolio of evidence will be required to consider entry

Forensic Investigation (BTEC)

  • Grade 5-5 in combined science
  • Grade 5 in English

Geography

  • Grade 6 in Geography
  • Grade 5 in English Language

Government & Politics

  • Grade 4 in English

Graphic Communication

  • Grade 4 in GCSE Graphics or other Art & Design courses
  • If completed Design Technology based courses then a portfolio of evidence will be required to consider entry

Health & Social Care (BTEC)

  • Grade 4 in English

History

  • Grade 6 in History
  • Grade 5 in English

Human Biology (BTEC)

  • Grade 5-5 in combined science
  • Grade 5 in English

IT (BTEC)

  • Grade 4 in either English or Maths and an interest in IT

Law

  • Grade 5 in English, Maths, History or Psychology

Mathematics

  • Grade 7 in Maths

Media

  • Grade 5 in English

Music (BTEC)

  • Grade 4 in English
  • Play an instrument at Grade 4 (desirable)

Philosophy & Ethics

  • Grade 5 in English
  • Grade 5 in Religious Studies (if studied)

Photography

  • Grade 4 in Art & Design
  • It is open to others who have a level of interest in creative subjects e.g. Media, Product Design, Textiles or Graphics however a portfolio of evidence will be required to consider entry

Physical Education

  • Grade 5 in Combined science
  • Grade 5 in GCSE Physical education (if studied)
  • Merit in BTEC sport (if studied)

Psychology

  • Grade 5 in English or Maths
  • Grade 5 in Psychology (if studied)

Sociology

  • Grade 4 in English
  • Grade 4 in Sociology (if studied)

Sport (BTEC)

  • Grade 4 in GCSE Physical education (if studied)
  • Merit in BTEC sport (if studied)

Textiles

  • Grade 4 in Textiles or other Art & Design courses
  • If completed Design Technology based courses then a portfolio of evidence will be required to consider entry

Travel & Tourism (BTEC)

  • Grade 4 in English is desirable

 

Below are the option blocks. Students will need to choose 3 subjects, one from each block plus a reserve subject.

 

BLOCK A

BLOCK B

BLOCK C

BLOCK D

 

BTEC Music

 

BTEC Forensics

 

BTEC Dance

 

BTEC PE

 

 

Maths

 

BTEC Travel & Tourism

 

BTEC Human Biology

 

BTEC Business

 

 

Textiles

 

BTEC Health & Social Care

 

BTEC IT

 

Chemistry

 

 

Politics

 

Law

 

Media

 

History

 

 

Sociology

 

Photography

 

Drama

 

English Language & Literature

 

 

Criminology

 

Sociology

 

Economics

 

Finance

 

 

PE

 

Criminology

 

Biology

 

Fine Art

 

 

Maths resit

 

English Literature

 

Graphics

 

Psychology

 

 

English resit

 

Geography

 

Psychology

 

Philosophy & Ethics

 

 
Rainham 6th Course Information Date  
Biology course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC Business course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC Dance course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC Forensics course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC Health and Social Care course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC Human Biology course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC IT course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC IT course info.docx 1 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC Music course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC Sport course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
BTEC Travel and Tourism course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Chemistry course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Criminology course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Drama A level course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Economics course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
English Lang and Lit course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
English Literature course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Fine Art course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Geography course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Graphic Communication course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
History course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Law course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Maths course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Media Studies course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
PE A level course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Personal Finance course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Philosophy and Ethics course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Photography course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Politics course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Psychology course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Sociology course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download
Textiles Design Course info.docx 11th Nov 2022 Download