6th Admissions FAQs

Is there a catchment area for the Sixth Form?

There is no catchment area for the Sixth Form.  It is for the parents and student to determine if the student will be able to get to school in time for the start of day. 

Do you have to attend church to apply to the Sixth Form?

You do not need to attend a church to apply for the Sixth Form.  However, all Sixth Form students must attend regular House Chapels and assemblies.

Do you provide transport to and from the School?

Sixth Form students are expected to arrange their own transport to and from the School.  Harpenden train station is about a 10-minute walk and several local buses serve the area.  There are no facilities for Sixth Form students to park on the School site (except for the School Captains).

I am an external day Sixth Form applicant, when will I hear if I have been offered a Sixth Form place?

All external day Sixth Form applicants will receive a letter informing them of the outcome of their application.  We endeavour to send out letters by the end of March to those students who applied by the deadline.  All places offered are conditional on meeting the required entry criteria.

I have been offered a conditional Sixth Form place, what happens if I don't get the necessary GCSE results?

All places offered are conditional on meeting the required entry criteria. To get a place, you must meet both the entrance requirements for admission to the School and the specific subject entry requirements.  These requirements can all be found in the Sixth Form Prospectus.

How can I verify that my international qualifications meet the School’s entry requirements?

UK ENIC-NARIC offers a service (at a fee) on the comparability of international qualifications against UK qualifications.

https://www.enic.org.uk/

Do you accept students looking to restart or retake Year 12 or Year 13?

Unless there are extreme, extenuating circumstances, such as medical issues or a family relocation, we do not offer this.  Documentary supporting evidence will be required from a medical consultant, social worker or other professional bodies for the School to determine if they meet the requirements of these criteria.