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Sixth Form Entry Requirements and an Overview of the Application Process

The majority of students choose to remain with us as they move from Key Stage 4 into Key Stage 5, stating that they really do benefit from the continuity of teaching, and the exceptional provision both inside and outside of the classroom. However, each year, we are also delighted to welcome students into our Sixth Form from other schools. These students are fully integrated into school life and our discussions with them demonstrate that they quickly feel part of our school community.

In order to join our Sixth Form, you need to have achieved:

  • A minimum Attainment 8 score of 60
  • A grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Maths
  • A grade 6 in the Subject which you choose to study, (or two Grade 6s if you wish to study Science and took Co-ordinated Science at GCSE)

Please note that for some subjects, you do not necessarily have to have studied the subject at GCSE, and this information is outlined in the subject information, and can be discussed with staff at the open evening event.

It is important that you read the admissions policy carefully for the year which you wish to join the Sixth Form. This outlines to you the entry requirements and the oversubscription criteria which is applied and can be accessed here.

Should you have any questions about the admissions process, then you should email admissions@salegrammar.co.uk

Sale Grammar School Sixth Form: application process overview

STEP 1: Sixth Form Information Evening (Wednesday 15th October 2025)

  • Registration to attend opens in September has now closed.
  • Students will be sent a bespoke timetable for the evening in the week prior to the event.

STEP 2: Completion of Sixth Form Application

  • The Sixth Form Application Form will open on Monday 20th October 2025, and will be available online on our school website using Applicaa.
  • All students, both those currently in Year 11 and external applicants, need to complete an application if they wish to join our Sixth Form in September 2026.
  • The Sixth Form Application Form will close on Friday 6th February 2026.

STEP 3: Provisional Offers Made and A-Level Subject Choices

  • Applications are reviewed once the application deadline closes.
  • Students will be sent a provisional offer by the end of the Spring Term and will then be asked to confirm their A-Level subject choices on Applicaa.

STEP 4: GCSE Results Day (Thursday 20th August 2026)

  • All students (both internal and external applicants) who have already applied to join the Sixth Form will need to log onto their Sixth Form Application Form (using Applicaa) to confirm their intention to join Year 12 and enter their GCSE / Level 2 qualification results by 13.30pm.
  • External applicants will be emailed on Thursday 20th August 2026 with the time of their in-school enrolment appointment for Friday 21st August 2026.

STEP 5: Sixth Form Enrolment (Friday 21st August 2026) For External Students Only

  • External students attend their enrolment appointment in school, bringing with them the required documentation.
  • Formal offers of places in our Sixth Form will be emailed to students on Tuesday 25th August in line with our Admissions Policy.
  • For new students who fulfil the entry requirements, if there are more applicants in this category than places available, priority will be given to those students with the highest attainment 8 score.

Start of Term: Thursday 3rd September 2026