A level subjects
At Hills Road we offer an incredible range of 36 A level subjects, which can be taken in almost any combination. Take an in-depth look at each subject, including the entry requirements.
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How to apply
Applying to Hills Road
Applications have closed to the College for entry in September 2025.
If you would like to make a post-results application on GCSE Results Day in August, please return to this page after Easter for more information.
Current applicants
We are currently processing applications to the College for entry in September 2025. Guidance meetings commence on 3 February, and applicants will be contacted via email to arrange their appointment.
Please note that invitations to guidance meetings will be sent out over several days, so please do not contact us if you haven't received an email. Every applicant will receive an email from the College either inviting them to a guidance meeting or confirming the status of their application.
Entry requirements
For your application to progress, you need to satisfy the criteria listed below, which is a summary of the information detailed in our Admissions Policy.
Applications must be submitted by 7 January 2025, or 14 January 2025 if you attend a Cambridge Area Partnership (CAP) school or your school is listed on MyChoice16.
Admissions Score calculator
You can use our handy Admissions Score calculator to work out your score. All you need are your predicted grades and to follow the instructions on the calculator.
A level subjects
At Hills Road we offer an incredible range of 36 A level subjects, which can be taken in almost any combination. Take an in-depth look at each subject, including the entry requirements.
Admissions Policy
Please read our Admissions Policy as all applications are assessed against the criteria.
Study programme
As a specialist A level college, we make sure that every student’s study programme is full of opportunity.
Choosing your subjects
Deciding which A levels to apply for can be challenging. We’ve listed a few tips to help you to decide which subjects to take.
Our seven step guide to choosing your subjects:
| Steps | Step 1 |
|---|---|
| Actions | Make a list of the GCSE subjects you enjoy and rank them in preference order. |
| Steps | Step 2 |
|---|---|
| Actions | Highlight the GCSE subjects you are good at; this will give you a shortlist of A level subjects to research. |
| Steps | Step 3 |
|---|---|
| Actions | Find out more about our 36 A levels and watch the subject videos. |
| Steps | Step 4 |
|---|---|
| Actions | Check the entry requirements to make sure you qualify for the A level subjects you want to study. |
| Steps | Step 5 |
|---|---|
| Actions | Talk to current A level students and find out how they differ from GCSEs. |
| Steps | Step 6 |
|---|---|
| Actions | Research your career options. Speak to your parents or carers, teachers and careers adviser about your future pathway. |
| Steps | Step 7 |
|---|---|
| Actions | Find out which A level subjects support specific career pathways on the Informed Choices website, from the Russell Group. Discover which A levels are required for certain degree programmes. |
Applicant journey - key dates
There are many opportunities to find out more about the College and decide if Hills Road is right for you.
| Key dates | JAN TO FEB 25: |
|---|---|
| Action | If you are qualified for at least three of your A level subjects, you may be invited to a guidance meeting. The purpose of these sessions is to discuss your A level subject choices and make sure they support your progression plans. |
| Key dates | FEB 25: |
|---|---|
| Action | After your guidance meeting, we ask you to confirm the A levels that you would like to study in preference order. If you want to change your subjects at this stage, don’t worry, you can. |
| Key dates | MAR 25: |
|---|---|
| Action | Offers will be emailed to applicants by the end of March 2025. |
| Key dates | 1 OR 2 JUL 25: |
|---|---|
| Action | Experience life as a Hills Road student for the day on either 1 OR 2 July – an essential and exciting step in your journey with us. |
| Key dates | 21 AUG 25: |
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| Action | Congratulations! When you’ve got your results in August, online enrolment begins. You’ll need to upload your results to our enrolment platform and, once we’ve checked these, we’ll contact you about completing the process. |
| Key dates | 4 OR 5 SEP 25: |
|---|---|
| Action | Your first day as a Hills student! You’ll meet your tutor and new classmates, and find out more about Year 12 at the College, before your lessons begin. |
More information
Our Open Events are held in the summer term each year. These are for Year 10 students who will be applying to Hills Road in the autumn, with a deadline of the following January.
If you qualify for a guidance meeting in February, you will be able to ask our specialist team about the A level programme at Hills Road and the support that is available to our students.
If you receive an offer in March, you will be invited to our Welcome to Hills event at the beginning of July to meet current students and staff, sample your offered A level subjects and explore the campus.
