Assessment Process  

All students will sit an entry assessment test which takes the form of a CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test). After the test should they meet our entry requirements we will then invite them to attend a general interview.

An offer of a place at the sixth form will be conditional on meeting our entry requirements in the CAT4 test, achieving a satisfactory school reference and the required results at GCSE or equivalent. Our offers are tailored to the individual applicant but, as a guide, we would require a minimum of 50 points for the eight best (I)GCSE results. Points will be calculated from the 9 - 1 grading system or using the conversion table below. We require at least a grade 7 at GCSE in any subject that a student is intending to study in the Sixth Form where that subject is already being studied at GCSE. For Further Mathematics, we require at least a grade 8 at GCSE.

If a student wishes to study Further Maths or Modern Languages at A Level or Higher Level Maths or Modern Languages in the International Baccalaureate Diploma, they will be asked to sit an aptitude test in the subject followed by a discussion with the head of department.

Offers are based on the subject choices declared on the application form. Should students later decide to alter the choice of subjects, this will be subject to availability and further aptitude tests may be necessary.

Grade
A* - 8.5 Points
A - 7 Points
B - 5.5 Points
C - 4 Points
D - 3 Points
E - 2 Points