Entrance Criteria and Admissions Policy

Sixth Form Admissions Policy for 2025-26


As a Catholic School we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils.  At our
School Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the School’s activity.  It
is essential that the Catholic character of the School’s education is fully supported by all
families in the School.  All applicants are therefore expected to give their full, unreserved
and positive support for the aims and ethos of the School.

 

St Michaels Admissions Policy for 2025 26 6th Form

Sixth Form Admission Requirements

Please read our Sixth Form Admissions Policy for full details of our oversubscription criteria for entry in September 2025.  Below you will find the academic requirements for A Level study:

  • Applicants should have achieved at least 6 GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade 7 or above, including at least a level 7 in English Language and Mathematics.
  • Applicants should have at least a grade 7 at GCSE (or equivalent) in the subjects (or those closely related to them) they wish to study at Advanced Level, as a grade 7 to 9 at GCSE (or equivalent) are a necessary preparation for success at A Level.  Where a GCSE subject has different components the School expects at least grade 7 in each component of a higher paper (where applicable).  If students wish to study a subject at Advanced Level which they have not studied at GCSE then they will be expected to have at least a grade 7 in the most closely related subject(s): ie in English Language and Literature for English Literature; in English Language for Politics; in Mathematics for Computer Science and in Mathematics and English Language for Economics.  However, in creative or practical subjects like Art, a 6 may be acceptable if an applicant can demonstrate evidence of talent, aptitude and prior achievement in that subject area.  There is also greater flexibility in Psychology where a grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics may be sufficient for the candidate who is highly motivated towards success in Social Sciences.


We encourage students to study for 3 A Levels as this allows students time for more independent study and to use the time for extra-curricular and super-curricular activities, which will enhance their prospects for entry into a Russell Group university.  The exception to this is if you wish to study Further Mathematics then you must study for 4 A Levels until at least the end of Year 12.  If you are unsure of which subjects to choose you may be allowed to start with 4 but will be expected to drop to 3 by the end of September.

Upon enrolment you will be required to pay a registration fee of £40 to cover the cost
for the 6th Form enrolment day.  Payment will be requested via ParentPay.
Please refer to the SUMMER HOMEWORK PAGE Here for details on the work that should be
completed during the summer in preparation for beginning A-Level studies.  The holiday
homework needs to be completed by the beginning of year 12.

 

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