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Applications for Year 12 - September 2025

Applications for entry to UA6 September 2025 are now open!

Please click on the appropriate link below to gain access to the online application form.  Students currently studying at the Ursuline Academy must complete the form for internal applicants, whilst those studying at other schools must complete the form for external applicants.  There is a separate application form for those who wish to apply for our scholarship pathway (more information can be found under the UA6 - Pathways tab).  Please note that applicants must complete an application form and the scholarship application form for this application to be considered.

The deadline for all applications is Friday 7th February at 12 noon.  We will contact applicants shortly after this date to invite them to the next stage of joining UA6.

Application form -  Internal Students
Application form - External Students
Scholarship Pathway Application form (you must first complete one of the application forms above.)

Entry Criteria for sixth form courses

Please note: It is important that students study courses that are appropriate for their ability and provide the best chance of success and progression.  The entry criteria below show the expected achievement at GCSE to embark on our sixth form courses.  Where students narrowly miss part of the criteria to study certain courses, we will assess their application on an holistic basis to make a final decision.

 

Course Minimum GCSE English Grade (Language or Literature) Minimum GCSE Mathematics Grade Other Specific Requirements
Art 5 4 6 in GCSE Art
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Biology 5 6 7 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Business Studies 5 5 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Chemistry 5 7 7 in GCSE Chemistry or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Economics 6 6 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
English Literature 6 4 6 in English Language & Literature
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Geography 6 4 6 in GCSE Geography
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
History 6 4 6 in GCSE History
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Mathematics 4 7 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Further Mathematics 4 8 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Physics 5 7 7 in GCSE Physics or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Politics 6 4 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Psychology 6 6 5 in two GCSE Science Subjects or Combined
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Religious Studies 5 4 5 in GCSE RS
 
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
Sociology 6 4 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
L3 (BTEC) Medical Science 4 4 4 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE
L3 (BTEC) Computing 4 4 Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE
L3 (BTEC) Health and Social Care 4 4 4 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
 
Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE