Is the university of reading lenient on gcse grades

So I have one choice left on my ucas application I would like to apply a course at Reading the only thing holding me back is my gcse English grade which is c instead of a b but I'm expected to get the equivalent to 128 ucas points on an access to he course which is higher than the entry requirements would I have any chance

They ask for a grade b I just wasn't sure if they would be lenient as I achieved the grade in 2017

I would ring them?

So I have one choice left on my ucas application I would like to apply a course at Reading the only thing holding me back is my gcse English grade which is c instead of a b but I'm expected to get the equivalent to 128 ucas points on an access to he course which is higher than the entry requirements would I have any chance

Normally GCSE requirements are "hard" requirements and you need to meet these or be automatically rejected, as they are considered the minimum standard to be able to succeed on the course.

If they require a C and you have a C then you've met that requirement and you're fine though

Usually no universities dont accept lower GCSE required subjects. It is non negotiable. If you want to go there you will need to resit it and get a higher grade otherwise it is likely to be an automatic rejection.