Admissions

Admissions & How to Apply

Internal Candidates

If you have successfully completed your GCSE courses of study in the Upper School here, we expect you to be able to make the transition to our Sixth Form.

However, in making your A Level choices, remember to choose subjects that you enjoy, that you are good at and that are in line with your intentions for higher education.

All students must have at least three GCSEs at grade A/7 and at least three at grade B/6 or higher. Additionally, we expect all students to have achieved a minimum of C/4 grade in both English Language and Mathematics.

If you intend to take a new subject in the Sixth Form, you should have done well at GCSE level in an equivalent subject.

The school’s policy is that we would normally expect a student to have a B/6 or higher at GCSE in the relevant subject or its near equivalent unless there are mitigating factors. An A/7 is preferable, however, and in a number of subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Modern Foreign Languages it is the expectation of the school that a student achieves at least an A/7 at GCSE. This is to ensure that the student’s knowledge and skills are at a sufficient level to allow access to the subject in the King Edward’s Sixth Form and to offer the realistic prospect of a successful outcome at A Level.

Advice

Talk to your subject teacher before committing yourself to a particular A Level, and talk to your tutor about your intended combination of Sixth Form courses.

Transition from Lower to Upper Sixth

The continuation of a subject into the Upper Sixth is dependent on achieving a pass grade in the Lower Sixth examinations. Students must study a minimum of three courses to full A Level.

General queries about the Sixth Form curriculum should be addressed to Dr Waymark either by emailing bmw@kes.hants.sch.uk or by calling 023 8070 4561.

External Candidates

If you have successfully completed your GCSE courses of study at your present school, we expect you to be able to make the transition to our Sixth Form.

However, in making your A Level choices, remember to choose subjects that you enjoy, that you are good at and that are in line with your intentions for higher education. All students must have at least three GCSEs at grade A/7 and at least three at grade B/6 or higher. Additionally, we expect all students to have achieved a minimum of C/4 grade in both English Language and Mathematics.

If you intend to take a new subject in the Sixth Form, you should have done well at GCSE level in an equivalent subject.

The school’s policy is that we would normally expect a student to have a B/6 or higher at GCSE in the relevant subject or its near equivalent unless there are mitigating factors. An A/7 is preferable, however, and in a number of subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Modern Foreign Languages, it is the expectation of the school that a student achieves at least an A/7 at GCSE. This is to ensure that the student’s knowledge and skills are of a sufficient level to allow access to the subject in the King Edward’s Sixth Form and to offer the realistic prospect of a successful outcome at A Level.

The Admissions Process

Senior members of staff and subject specialists will interview Sixth Form candidates at the beginning of March. As a result of these interviews, and on the basis of a candidate’s potential GCSE results, either conditional or unconditional offers of a Sixth Form place may be made.

To learn more about joining our Sixth Form and to request an application pack, contact our registrar, Mrs Sheppard by emailing registrar@kes.hants.sch.uk.

Transition from Lower to Upper Sixth

The continuation of a subject into the Upper Sixth is dependent on achieving a pass grade in the Lower Sixth examinations. Students must study a minimum of three courses to full A Level.

General queries about the Sixth Form curriculum should be addressed to Dr Waymark either by emailing bmw@kes.hants.sch.uk or by calling 023 8070 4561.

Key Dates

Sixth Form Information Evening Thursday 20 October 2022

Sixth Form Tea Tuesday 29 November 2022

Closing Date for Applications Friday 3 February 2023

Sixth Form Interviews Saturday 11 March 2023

Sixth Form Offers Emailed Friday 17 March 2023 Deadline for Acceptances Wednesday 29 March 2023