Admissions
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Sixth Form Admissions (Years 12–13)
Welcome
Our Sixth Form offers a supportive and academically focused environment for students aged 16–18, with a wide range of A Level and vocational pathways. Most students progress into Sixth Form from Year 11 at the school; however, we also welcome applications from external students where suitable courses are available.
All Sixth Form admissions are managed directly by the school and are not part of the local authority admissions process.
Entry Requirements
The normal entry requirements for Sixth Form are:
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A minimum of 8 good passes at GCSE for students wishing to study A Levels
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A minimum of 5 good passes at GCSE for students wishing to follow a vocational route
Please note that individual subjects have specific entry requirements. For example, students wishing to study A Level Mathematics must normally achieve a minimum grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee a place on a particular course, as places are subject to availability.
Internal Students
The majority of our Year 11 students progress into Year 12 as a matter of course, subject to:
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Meeting the relevant academic entry requirements
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The availability of appropriate courses
Students will receive guidance and support during Year 11 to help inform their post-16 choices.
External Applicants
We occasionally admit students from other schools into our Sixth Form. Priority is given to applicants for whom a suitable course can be provided.
External applicants must:
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Complete the Sixth Form Application Form
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Submit their application by the last Friday in January preceding the September of entry
All external applicants who are considered will be invited, along with a parent or carer, to attend a meeting at the school. These meetings are advisory and provide guidance on course suitability and entry requirements.
Religious Practice Criteria
Where applications exceed available places, priority is given to applicants who meet the religious practice criteria set out in the school’s Admissions Policy. Within this group, priority is given to:
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Looked-after children and previously looked-after children who also meet the academic entry requirements
Applicants who do not meet the religious practice criteria may be considered if places remain available once all eligible applicants have been considered.
Offers
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Offers of Sixth Form places are normally made by the end of the Spring Term
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Some offers may be conditional, pending GCSE results
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Decisions may be deferred until GCSE results are published where appropriate
Late applications or applications received after GCSE results day may still be considered; however, course availability at this stage may be limited.
The overall size of the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13 combined) is intended to be no more than 200 students.
Special Educational Needs
Students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school will be admitted where the school is able to meet their needs appropriately, in line with statutory guidance.
Appeals
Where an application for Sixth Form has not been successful, parents and carers have the right to appeal. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 20 days of receiving the decision. Appeals are heard by an independent panel convened by the Governing Body.
How to Apply & Contact Information
All Sixth Form applications should be made directly to the school using the Sixth Form Application Form.
For further information or to request an application form, please contact:
Admissions Office
0161 740 7248