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Entrance Criteria

Applications to Sixth Form 2027/28

Sixth Form applications are now open! Please apply here: Finchley Catholic High School Sixth Form Applications

Applying is simple with our online Admissions+ system. You can save your progress and complete your application at any time before the deadline, so there is no need to complete it all in one go.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at sixthform@finchleycatholic.org.uk, we are here to help.

Deadline: Sunday 10th January 2027 at 10pm

Thank you for considering Finchley Catholic High School. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

 

The following pathways are available at Finchley Catholic High School Sixth Form and students must meet the entrance criteria to gain a place:

Entrance Criteria Pathway

GCSE average points score of 7.5 or above

(Optional) Four Level 3 qualifications

Enrichment Programme

GCSE average points score of 6 or above

Three Level 3 qualifications

Extended Project Qualification

Enrichment programme

GCSE average points score of 5 or above

Three Level 3 qualifications

Enrichment programme

Level 3 students must ensure the following:

  • Average GCSE score of 5 points or above across all subjects including grade Grade 5 in English Language OR English Literature AND Grade 5 in Maths.
  • If no specific criteria listed below, then students should have a Grade 5 in the subject at GCSE.
    *** The exceptions to this are A Levels in Economics, Politics, Psychology and Sociology.
  • If you are interested in studying a subject which you have not studied at GCSE, then this can be discussed at your consultation meeting.
  • A positive reference from your current school, which reflects your positive attitude to learning and contribution to the school.
Subject Entrance Criteria
Art Grade 6 in Art or an acceptable portfolio presented before the end of the summer term
Biology Grade 7 in Biology or 77 in Combined Science Trilogy
Chemistry Grade 7 in Chemistry or 77 in Combined Science Trilogy
Computer Science Grade 6 in Maths and either a Grade 6 in Computer Science or an acceptable portfolio presented before the end of the Summer Term 
Economics Grade 6 in English Literature/Language and Grade 6 in Maths
English Literature Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in English Literature
French Grade 7 in French
Further Maths Grade 8 in Maths
Maths Grade 7 in Maths
Music Grade 6 in Music or Grade 5 in a musical instrument and theory
Photography Grade 6 in Art or an acceptable portfolio presented before the end of the summer term
Physics Grade 7 in Physics or 77 in Combined Science Trilogy
Psychology Grade 6 in Biology or 66 in Combined Science Trilogy
Spanish Grade 7 in Spanish

Please be aware:

Students can only take Art or Photography - not both subjects.

Any GCSEs studied outside of school count towards your Average Points Scores (APS).

Should you have any further questions, please contact our Sixth Form team via sixthform@finchleycatholic.org.uk.