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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

ItemDate
Application deadline (incl. scholarships & bursaries)Friday 8th December 2023
Interviews startin Michaelmas term from September 18th 2023
Offers posted byFriday 15 December 2023
Acceptance deadlineFriday 26 January 2024
A level choices deadlineFriday 2 February 2024

Sixth Form Application

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

St Columbas Sixth Form Guide St Columbas Sixth Form Guide

Sixth Form A-Level Subjects and their Minimum Grade Requirements for 2023 Entry

SubjectRequirement
ArtGrade 6 in Art
BiologyGrade 7 in separate sciences or Grade 8 in Combined Science (Trilogy)
BusinessGrade 7 in Business (desirable)

Plus, Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 7 in an essay-based subject such as English or Humanities
ChemistryGrade 7 in Chemistry

Plus, Grade 7 in Maths
Computer ScienceGrade 6 in Computer Science

Plus, Grade 6 in Maths
Drama & TheatreGrade 6 in English Literature or English Language
EconomicsGrade 7 in Business (desirable)

Plus, Grade 7 in Maths and Grade 7 in an essay-based subject such as English or Humanities
English LiteratureGrade 6 in both English Literature and English Language
FrenchGrade 7 in French (desirable)
Further MathsGrade 8 in Maths
GeographyGrade 6 in Geography
HistoryGrade 7 in History (desirable)
LatinGrade 7 in Latin
MathematicsGrade 7 in Maths
MusicGrade 6 in Music

or ABRSM/Trinity Grade 5 Theory and ABRSM/Trinity Grade 6 on an instrument or voice
Physical EducationGrade 6 in PE
(Sports Science)or Grade 6 in Biology and English
PhysicsGrade 7 in Physics (either separate or Trilogy)

Plus, Grade 7 in Higher Maths
PoliticsGrade 7 in History or Geography

Plus, Grade 6 in English Language
Product DesignGrade 6 in Design Technology
PsychologyGrade 6 in Science

Plus, Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in Maths
Religious StudiesGrade 6 in Religious Studies
(Philosophy & Ethics)
SociologyGrade 6 in History or Geography or Religious Studies
SpanishGrade 7 in Spanish (desirable)
Certificate of Financial StudiesEach student is considered on their individual strength and needs
Extended Project QualificationEach 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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