Sixth Form (16+) Admissions Dates
St Columba’s College Year 11 Students
At St Columba’s College we believe strongly in the journey continuing through to age 18, so we do not ask for a formal application from our Form 5/Year 11 students. In mid-October, the Headmaster will write to all students in Form 5 who we feel will be suitable for A Level studies and will offer them a conditional place for the following September dependent on achieving the required grades. These students will be asked for their A Level selection by early November, in order to confirm their place in the Sixth Form.
External Applicants
All external applicants must complete the Sixth Form application form and provide a copy of their latest school report. A confidential reference will also be sought from the candidate’s current school.
Applicants who are successful at the application stage will be invited to attend an interview with the Head of Sixth Form.
Sixth Form Admissions Timetable for entry in September 2024 (External Applicants)
We are a co-educational sixth-form
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Application deadline (incl. scholarships & bursaries) | Friday 8th December 2023 |
| Interviews start | in Michaelmas term from September 18th 2023 |
| Offers posted by | Friday 15 December 2023 |
| Acceptance deadline | Friday 26 January 2024 |
| A level choices deadline | Friday 2 February 2024 |
For all other enquiries, please contact the Admissions Office to discuss on 01727892040 or admissions@stcolumbascollege.org
Entry Requirements for Sixth Form are:
- A minimum of 6 x Grade 6 at GCSEs
- At least a Grade 5 in Maths and English
- And meeting minimum grade requirements in the subjects they choose to study at A-Level
For specific subject minimum grade requirements, please refer to the subject table below, and to the Sixth Form Guide.
Please note your application is confirmed with a non-transferable application fee of £125
Sixth Form A-Level Subjects and their Minimum Grade Requirements for 2023 Entry
| Subject | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Art | Grade 6 in Art |
| Biology | Grade 7 in separate sciences or Grade 8 in Combined Science (Trilogy) |
| Business | Grade 7 in Business (desirable) Plus, Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 7 in an essay-based subject such as English or Humanities |
| Chemistry | Grade 7 in Chemistry Plus, Grade 7 in Maths |
| Computer Science | Grade 6 in Computer Science Plus, Grade 6 in Maths |
| Drama & Theatre | Grade 6 in English Literature or English Language |
| Economics | Grade 7 in Business (desirable) Plus, Grade 7 in Maths and Grade 7 in an essay-based subject such as English or Humanities |
| English Literature | Grade 6 in both English Literature and English Language |
| French | Grade 7 in French (desirable) |
| Further Maths | Grade 8 in Maths |
| Geography | Grade 6 in Geography |
| History | Grade 7 in History (desirable) |
| Latin | Grade 7 in Latin |
| Mathematics | Grade 7 in Maths |
| Music | Grade 6 in Music or ABRSM/Trinity Grade 5 Theory and ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 on an instrument or voice |
| Physical Education | Grade 6 in PE |
| (Sports Science) | or Grade 6 in Biology and English |
| Physics | Grade 7 in Physics (either separate or Trilogy) Plus, Grade 7 in Higher Maths |
| Politics | Grade 7 in History or Geography Plus, Grade 6 in English Language |
| Product Design | Grade 6 in Design Technology |
| Psychology | Grade 6 in Science Plus, Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in Maths |
| Religious Studies | Grade 6 in Religious Studies |
| (Philosophy & Ethics) | |
| Sociology | Grade 6 in History or Geography or Religious Studies |
| Spanish | Grade 7 in Spanish (desirable) |
| Certificate of Financial Studies | Each student is considered on their individual strength and needs |
| Extended Project Qualification | Each student is considered on their individual strength and needs |
For more information about our registration and assessment process please contact the Admissions Registrar at admissions@stcolumbascollege.org or call 01727 892040
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