We have provided student sample profiles so that you can see a range of scenarios for calculating your grades alongside the entry requirements of the sixth form.
Student Sample Profiles
| 9 | 9 | ||
| 8 | A* | 8 | BTEC Distinction* |
| 7 | A | 7 | BTEC Distinction |
| 6 | B | 6 |
NVQ/ICT Certificate BTEC Merit |
| 5 | C | 5 | BTEC Level 2 Pass |
| 4 | D | 4 | |
| 3 | E | 3 | |
| 2 | F | 2 | |
| 1 | G | 1 |
How to calculate your points score
Assign each GCSE/Level 2 equivalent qualification
a score from 1(G) to 8 (A*), or for English and Mathematics 1 (1) to 9 (9)
Double the scores for English Language and Mathematics
Add the scores for the best 6 other grades and
Divide the total by ten
Student Sample Profiles
| STUDENT A | |
| GCSE English Language 5 | 5 x 2 = 10 |
| GCSE English Literature 5 | 5 |
| GCSE Mathematics 4 | 4 x 2 = 8 |
| GCSE Double Science 55 | 5 x 2 = 10 |
| GCSE French 5 | 5 |
| GCSE Philosophy & Ethics 4 Disregard | Disregard (lowest) |
| GCSE Art 6 | 6 |
| BTEC L2 Performing Arts Merit | 6 |
| 50 ÷ 10 = 5.0 (5 AVERAGE) |
The student above has an ‘Attainment 8’ score of 5.0 and would therefore qualify to study on a three course programme in the Sixth Form. He/She would still be restricted in courses they would be eligible to start. However, if they had selected an appropriate programme there would not be an issue. She/He would also be required to resit GCSE Mathematics in order to achieve at least a ‘5’ grade.
| STUDENT B | |
| GCSE English Language 6 | 6 x 2 = 12 |
| GCSE English Literature 6 | 6 |
| GCSE Mathematics 6 | 6 x 2 = 12 |
| GCSE Double Science 66 | 6 x 2 = 12 |
| GCSE German 6 | 6 |
| GCSE Product Design 7 | 7 |
| GCSE History 6 | 6 |
| GCSE PE 6 Disregard as only 8 qualifications needed | 6 |
| 61 ÷ 10 = 6.1 (6 AVERAGE) |
Most courses accessible based on current entry criteria. Student eligible for a three course programme in the Sixth Form.
| STUDENT C | |
| GCSE English Language 7 | 7 x 2 = 14 |
| GCSE English Literature 6 | 6 |
| GCSE Mathematics 7 | 7 x 2 = 14 |
| GCSE Additional Mathematics 6 | 6 |
| GCSE Biology 7 | 7 |
| GCSE Chemistry 6 | 6 Disregard |
| GCSE Physics 7 | 7 |
| Level 2 ITQ Certificate (ICT) | 6 Disregard |
| GCSE Geography 7 | 7 |
| GCSE History 6 | 6 Disregard |
| GCSE Philosophy & Ethics 7 | 7 |
| 68 ÷10 = 6.8 |
All courses accessible. Three courses recommended.
| STUDENT D | |
| GCSE English Language 9 | 9 x 2 = 18 |
| GCSE English Literature 7 | 7 |
| GCSE Mathematics 7 | 7 x 2 = 14 |
| GCSE Additional Mathematics 7 | 7 |
| GCSE Biology 8 | 8 |
| GCSE Chemistry 7 | 7 Disregard |
| GCSE Physics 8 | 8 |
| GCSE German 7 | 7 Disregard |
| GCSE Geography 8 | 8 |
| GCSE History 7 | 7 Disregard |
| GCSE Philosophy & Ethics 8 | 8 |
| 78 ÷10 = 7.8 |
Possibility of four courses open for discussion