We welcome applicants from any school, state or independent, who would like to join our Sixth Form. The criteria for entry are to have good predicted grades for GCSE, an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school.
For entry in September 2011
Applications for entry into the Sixth Form should be made as soon as possible in the academic year before entry is proposed. Two Assessment Days are available, one in November and one in March. For entry in 2011, these will be Friday 5 November 2010 and Friday 4 March 2011.
The closing date for applications for entry in 2011 is Friday 25 February 2011.
The Assessment Day comprises a 45 minute Reasoning Test, an interview with the Head (or Deputy Head) of Sixth Form, a tour of the school and short interviews the Heads of Departments of the subjects that the candidate wishes to study in the Sixth Form. References from the candidate's current school will be sought and good GCSE predictions will be required.
Following the Assessment Day, successful candidates will receive an offer of a place conditional on achieving at least 5.8 points at GCSE, where an A* scores 8 points, an A scores 7 points, a B scores 6 points etc. Most departments also expect students to have at least an A grade in those subjects to be studied at A Level.
Candidates who subsequently obtain all A* grades in their GCSEs will be awarded an Academic Scholarship of £1,000. This is in line with internal scholarships awarded to existing students.
For copies of the current prospectus and any enquiries, please contact the Admissions Secretary.