Sixth Form Admissions

Sixth Form Admissions

Sixth Form Admissions

Within the School's nurturing environment I was provided with countless opportunities and support to pursue the career of my choice.
Callum Singh Grewal, Junior doctor (OW 2016)

As well as students progressing up through the Senior School, we welcome many new students into our Sixth Form each September.

There are many reasons for joining us at this stage including our ability to offer you maximum flexibility when choosing your A Level options. Students all benefit from small classes of 15 maximum, preparation for university and careers advice, plus an abundance of extra-curricular opportunities.


Key Admissions Dates

  • Saturday 5th October 2024 - Whole School Open Day
  • Thursday 14th November 2024 – Sixth Form Subject Options Evening
  • Friday 29th November 2024 – Deadline for Sixth Form Application
  • Monday 9th December 2024 – Sixth Form Interviews
  • Friday 13th December 2024 – Application deadline for bursaries
  • Tuesday 21st January 2025 – Sixth Form Interviews

Entry Requirements

  • An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects. This must include a minimum of a 4 in Maths and English Language.
  • A minimum of 6 in the majority of subjects* (or associated subjects) chosen to be studied at Sixth Form. (Therefore if Maths and English Language are chosen this will need to be higher than the 4 stated above.) *Specifically in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths we require a minimum of a 7 if chosen to be studied at Sixth Form and an 8 in Maths if students wish to study Further Maths.
  • Students who wish to consider undertaking 4 subjects must have an average GCSE score of at least 8.

Sixth Form Interviews

Candidates will be interviewed by a senior member of staff and we will request a reference from your current school. Your interview with our Sixth Form tutor team will also be an opportunity for you to demonstrate your commitment to learning and making the most of what school life has to offer.

We offer several Sixth Form Scholarships and Means tested bursaries:

Scholarships & Bursaries

To register for September 2025 entry please click below:

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