APPLICATION PROCESS
Our Sixth Form applications are now open for September 2021 entry for students new to the school. Please watch the two videos below, consult our ‘Entry Requirements’ and the ‘Courses on Offer’ before visiting ‘How do I Apply?’.
Students that attend Year 11 at the Math now will be asked to submit their A Level requests on 25th January via their Google Classroom and do not need to complete the application found on the school website.
The closing date for applications for all applicants is Monday 25th January.
Welcome from the headTEACHER, MR E HODGES
Welcome from the head of sixth form, mR K Bailey
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SIXTH FORM ENTRY CRITERIA – SEPTEMBER 2021
- Five GCSE grades at 5 or higher , including a 5 for Mathematics and English.
- An average GCSE points score of 5.5, or better.
- The subject specific entry criteria for each chosen option, as noted below.
Course
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Entry criteria – we offer 21 A level options
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Fine Art or Photography Lens based media
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Art. |
Biology
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Grade 7 in GCSE Biology or Grades 7 and 7 in GCSE Combined Science. |
Chemistry
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Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry or Grades 7 and 7 in GCSE Combined Science. |
Classical Civilisation
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Grade 6 or higher in English plus a 6 in a related discipline (such as History or a language). |
Computer Science
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Grade 7 GCSE Computing and Mathematics |
Design & Technology
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Design Technology or equivalent. |
Economics
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Economics. Students who have not studied Economics at GCSE can gain entry via a Grade 6 in both Mathematics and English. |
English Literature
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE English Language and Literature. |
Geography
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Geography. |
Government & Politics
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE English and a related subject- History/Geography/Economics. |
History
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE History. |
Mathematics
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Grade 7 or higher in GCSE Mathematics. |
Further Mathematics
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Grade 8 or higher in GCSE Mathematics. |
Modern Foreign Language(French, Spanish)
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Grade 6 or higher in the associated language at GCSE. |
Music
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Music, a Grade 4 on an instrument or voice and fluency at reading both the treble and bass clefs. |
PE
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE PE in addition to representing either a school or club consistently in one sport. Students who have not studied GCSE PE can gain entry via a grade 6 in English and a grade 6 in a Science. |
Physics
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Grade 7 in GCSE Physics or Grades 7 and 7 in GCSE Combined Science. |
Psychology
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE English and a Grade 6 in a GCSE Science subject. |
Theatre Studies
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Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Drama. Students who have not studied Drama at GCSE can gain entry via a Grade 6 in English and experience in performing arts/design will be considered subject to audition/interview |
Performance Academy Options
Rugby Academy
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Players are selected for the academy based on ability and potential. |
Hockey, Cricket, Netball Academy
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Whilst students are not selected based on ability, there is an expectation that they will make an unwavering commitment to work towards 1st and 2nd Team selection. |
Music Academy
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Students are required to have a keen interest in pursuing their musical development, with a willingness to present their work to a variety of audiences. |
Drama Academy
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Students are required to have a keen interest in pursuing their dramatic development, with a willingness to present their work to a variety of audiences. |
HOW DO I APPLY?
Our Sixth Form applications are now open for September 2021 entry. The closing date for applications is Monday 25th January.
Speak to our students
To speak to our current students about your desired subjects, please take a look at the timetable below with the associated google meet links. Each session will cover the specific subject and what life is like in our Sixth Form. Parents and students alike are very much welcome to sign up to these sessions, and we recommend that you join these together.
Every session will be led by one of our Prefects with a member of staff being on each call as well.
Virtual Open Evening Timetable