Information For External Applicants – September 2009

Colfe’s Sixth Form is made up of approximately 200 students (100 in Year 12 and 100 in Year 13). A level subjects range from Maths, Latin & Economics to Media Studies, Psychology and Drama. Results are consistently excellent; this summer 81% of our A level entries were graded A or B. The majority of our current Year 11 students are expected to continue into the Sixth Form; however, we do welcome applications for Year 12 from external students. Those wishing to apply for a place for next September (2009) are advised to do so before the end of November.

Entrance Criteria For External Applicants

The Sixth Form Scholarship exams will take place on Saturday, 17th January. Candidates must be registered for entry well before this date and no later than the end of this current term. The exam consists of elective papers in two subjects and a common general paper. The required standard is high: funds are limited and it is unlikely that an applicant will be successful if the student is not anticipating an A* or A grade at GCSE in the great majority of his/her current subjects. Any candidate who is applying for a Bursary should enter for the Scholarship exam. Bursary awards are effectively means-tested scholarships and can, in cases of exceptional academic potential and proven financial need, cover the full cost of Sixth Form fees. Limited funds are also made available for scholarships in sport, music and drama, with information available from the relevant Heads of Department.

We do not expect everybody to apply for a scholarship. Independently of the Scholarship procedure, candidates for Sixth Form places are considered as and when they apply throughout the year. Following registration we will approach the student’s current school for an academic reference which includes a request for predicted GCSE grades. The student will then be invited into the school for an interview, following which a decision about his/her application will be made. If we believe the student has the potential to meet the academic criteria for Sixth Form entry, we will offer a conditional place for September. The conditions being that the student achieves at least 14 points at GCSE, with an A* or A equating to 3 points, a B equating to 2 and a C equating to 1 point. We also require the student to get A grades in at least four subjects, preferably in the subjects that he/she wishes to study in the Sixth Form.

A Registration Form for the Sixth Form can be downloaded here.

A Level Results - Summer 2008

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