At Beaconsfield High School Sixth Form, students typically study three A-Level subjects, which is the standard pathway for university entry. Alongside their academic studies, all students participate in our Enrichment Programme, which offers a wide range of opportunities to develop leadership, independence, and skills valued by universities and employers.  

While some students may choose to study four A-Levels, this option requires careful consideration. Universities generally base offers on the three highest grades, and taking four subjects can increase workload and pressure, potentially impacting overall performance.  

Choosing your A-Levels is an exciting chance to shape your future. Start by selecting subjects you enjoy and do well in them. These are often the ones where you’ll thrive. Think about how your choices align with your university or career ambitions. Some degrees require specific A-Levels, so it’s important to check entry requirements early. If you're unsure, a balanced mix of subjects can help keep your options open. Students considering a STEM-related degree at a highly competitive university may wish to take Further Mathematics as a fourth subject.  

Entry Requirements 

The entry requirements are the same for current Year 11 students at Beaconsfield High School and those applying from other schools. 

Students are required to achieve a minimum of 46 points from their best eight GCSEs, including a minimum of GCSE Grade 5 in both English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. In addition, students must meet the entry requirements for each of the A-Level courses for which they have applied.  

To be eligible for four A-Levels, students must achieve at least 64 points from their best eight GCSEs. For more information about the A-Level curriculum and entry requirements, please refer to our A-Level Options Guide below.

Admission is also subject to availability within the chosen classes and depends on whether the selected combination of courses can be accommodated within the school’s timetable.  Please refer to our Admissions Policy here for more information. 

GCSE point scores will be calculated as below:

Sixth Form Application Process

The application window for students from other schools is open from Friday 14th November 2025 and close on Monday 26th January 2026.  

Current Beaconsfield High School Year 11 students will receive a welcome email with a link to their individual online application form after their mock exams in January. BHS students must submit their application by Monday 23rd February 2026.  

Conditional offers to join Becky High Sixth are announced in April. Those who miss the application deadline or did not receive an offer can apply on GCSE results day and join our waiting list.  

Please direct any queries to sixthform@beaconsfieldhigh.school.

A-Level Options

Students must enjoy what they are going to be studying; two years is a long time and the hard work and dedication required to ensure success has to be balanced with real enthusiasm and motivation. Enjoyment comes when we spend time doing what we are good at, so we encourage students to consider carefully where their strengths lie. A description of the A-Level options we can offer can be found in our A-Level Options Guide below. However, the offering differs year-on-year depending on how many students sign up for each subject, staffing and our option blocks.