How to Apply for Sixth Form
2026 Sixth Form Applications Closed
Sixth Form applications for September 2026 are now closed. If you are a current Blue Coat Student and you have had issues with the application portal, please email Mrs Aris-Tait. For External students, please contact the following address on results day if you still wish to be considered for a place: p16admissions@bluecoatschool.com. Please be aware we cannot guarantee a space, however we will review your application in line with spaces remaining in chosen subjects.
Please see the application timeline below for information on next steps.
Sixth Form Overview
Our Sixth Form is dedicated to guiding students as they transition into young adulthood, preparing them for the next stage of their lives. This is our primary focus.
For the first time, you have the opportunity to choose your own curriculum and set your own direction. Over the course of two years, you will embark on a journey from GCSEs to university, the workplace, or an apprenticeship.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent pastoral support, ensuring that there is always someone available to assist you when needed. The spiritual life of the Sixth Form is enriched by a sense of worship, with termly communion gatherings that invite students of all faiths to come together for collective acts of worship, participating in ways that resonate with them.
Whether you have a clear career path in mind or are still exploring your options, Blue Coat is a place where you can enhance your existing skills, acquire new ones, and prepare for adult life in various meaningful ways. We look forward to welcoming you!
Key information
The entry criteria for the Sixth Form requires students to obtain five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, or equivalent including Maths and English.
There are also a number of subject specific criteria, students can find information on this in the prospectus.
The deadline for applications is December 11th 2026
Please note; after choosing a subject- the timetable can still change in September. The size of a teaching group will need to be viable for a course to run. If Blue Coat Sixth Form decides that a course is not viable then the school will withdraw a course as late as the first week in September. If this is the case, every effort will be made to enable a student to study a subject at a different school in the city or a different subject will be offered.
Where the school considers the size of teaching sets to be detrimental to the education of the group, or Health and Safety, we will set optimum set sizes which will vary from subject to subject. If we cannot secure all pupils in one class, we will consider adding an additional class, consorting pupils where possible or considering alternative courses on a case-by-case basis.
All applicants who have been offered a place are expected to attend the sixth form transition event in June/July and sign up for their courses on GCSE results day. Should a student fail to do so the school reserves the right to withdraw the offer of a place in the sixth form or at least the place on a particular course.
Admissions Process Timeline
Check out our Sixth Form Prospectus!
Admissions and Entry Criteria Information
At Blue Coat Sixth Form, we welcome motivated students ready to advance their academic journey. Our admissions process includes specific academic requirements for chosen subjects, along with a commitment to personal development. For detailed information on entry criteria and the application process, please visit our website. We look forward to supporting you in our vibrant Sixth Form community! Please click on the links below for more information.
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