Admissions and Applying
You can find out more about our ethos, the subjects available and our enrichment programme in our Sixth Form Prospectus.
September 2026 Applications
The deadline for applications is Friday 30th January.
There is no catchment area for the Sixth Form. If you are an international applicant, please check the following government guidance regarding eligibility before applying for a Sixth Form place.
For more information about our admissions and daily life at the Sixth Form please see:
2026-2027 Admissions ArrangementProspectusSixth Form Handbook
September 2025 Admissions
Overall Entry Requirements
A levels only
These courses are for students who have achieved a grade 5 English Language and Maths qualifications and a minimum of three other Level 2 qualifications at grade 5 or above, who meet also meet the individual subject requirements.
Mixed A level/Vocational offer
A mixture of A levels and BTEC/Diploma (vocational) courses are accessible to students where they have obtained grade 5 in GCSE English language and Maths and have at least three other courses at grade 4 or above.
GCSE Resits
Students who have gained access to level 3 courses but have either a Maths or English language GCSE grade of 3 will resit that GCSE as an additional subject. This is to support future progression to Higher Education, apprenticeships and future careers. Please note, this is not guaranteed and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Some subjects also have specific entry requirements due to the nature of the course.
Subject Entry Requirements
| Subjects | Additional Entry Requirements |
| GCE Art, Craft and Design (Fine Art) |
Art GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students who have not studied Art for 12 months or more will need to complete a portfolio of tasks which would be independently assessed. |
| GCE Biology |
Combined Science GCSE or Biology GCSE at grade 6 or above. GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Chemistry |
Combined Science GCSE or Chemistry GCSE at grade 6 or above. GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE English Literature | English Language and Literature GCSE, both at grade 6 or above. |
| GCE Geography |
English Language and Maths and Science at grade 5 or above. Grade 6 or above in Geography. |
| GCE History |
GCSE History or Geography at 5 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Mathematics | Maths GCSE at grade 7 or above. |
| GCE Further Mathematics | Maths GCSE at grade 8 or above. |
| Level 3 Sport & Physical Activity |
PE GCSE at grade 5 or above. Science Grade 5 or better is highly desirable. Students who have not studied one of these subjects would be independently assessed. |
| GCE Physics |
Maths GCSE at grade 7 or above. Combined Science GCSE or Physics GCSE at grade 6 or above. English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Psychology |
Maths grade 5 and a Science/Biology at grade 5 or above. English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Business |
GCSE Business at grade 5 or above. Alternatively grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Maths. |
| Cambridge Technical in Health & Social Care Extended Certificate (L3) | Grade 4 or higher in Science GCSE. |
| GCE Sociology | No additional requirements. |
| GCE Spanish | Spanish GCSE at grade 6 or above. |
| GCE Media Studies |
English GCSE at grade 5 or above. Media GCSE is desirable but not essential. |
| GCE Politics | No additional requirements. |
| Year 12 Enrichment Courses | |
| All students will choose the Extended Project Qualification OR Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver) in Year 12 |
No additional requirements for EPQ or DofE. |
We encourage everyone to apply online but if you require a paper application form you can request this via email.
Contact admissions
For any queries about your application, please contact us at info@wixamsacademy.co.uk