Sixth Form Applications
How to Apply
Applications for September 2025 will be opening on Thursday 7th November 2024 immediately following our Sixth Form Open Evening. Applications will be completed online through a form available here.
Please remember that the deadline is Friday 13th December 2024. Applications after this date will be considered equally, but certain subject combinations may not be possible as our option blocks are created based on initial applications.
All applicants will be met for an informal interview in January & February 2025 regarding subject choices and career aspirations to ensure a suitable pathway has been selected. Conditional offer letters will be issued after this process later in February 2025.
External Students
We warmly welcome applications from students who wish to join SWRA Sixth Form from other schools. We are extremely proud of our small Sixth Form community and we know that students joining will soon become part of our school family, taking part in the success and opportunities that we have to offer.
If you are a prospective student or parent who would like to discuss joining the Sixth Form, please contact Miss Davis (Sixth Form Administrator) on 01400 272422 or email sixth.form@swracademy.org. We will be happy to organise a tour of the school and discuss your options for joining us.
Entry Requirements
Students must achieve 5 GCSE grades at 4-9, including a 4 in English Language and Maths for entry into Sir William Robertson Academy Sixth Form. Students must also meet the specific entry requirements for their chosen courses as outlined below.
| SUBJECT | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Applied Science * | 4 in GCSE Science and Maths. |
| Art & Design - Fine Art or Graphic Communication | 4 in GCSE Art & Design. Where Art & Design has not been taken at GCSE, students will need to provide examples of work to ensure an appropriate skill level. |
| Biology | 6 in GCSE Biology. |
| Business * | 4 in GCSE Business and 4 in GCSE Maths. Where Business Studies has not been taken at GCSE, similar related subject grades will be considered. |
| Chemistry | 6 in GCSE Chemistry and Maths. |
| Computer Science * | 4 in GCSE Computer Science. |
| Drama | 4 in GCSE Drama. |
| English Language | 5 in GCSE English Language. |
| English Literature | 5 in GCSE English Literature. |
| French | 6 in GCSE French. |
| Further Maths | 7 in GCSE Maths. |
| Geography | 5 in GCSE Geography. |
| Health & Social Care * | 4 in GCSE Health & Social Care, Child Care or similar related subject. |
| History | 5 in GCSE History. |
| Maths | 6 in GCSE Maths. |
| Media | 4 in GCSE Media. Where Media has not been taken at GCSE, similar related subject grades will be considered. |
| Philosophy & Ethics | 5 in GCSE Religious Studies. |
| Physics | 6 in GCSE Physics and Maths. |
| Product Design | 4 in GCSE Art & Design, Design & Technology or similar related subject, and 4 in GCSE Maths. |
| Psychology | 5s in GCSE Maths, English and Science. |
| Sport * (Extended Certificate 1x) | 4 in GCSE Physical Education or Pass at BTEC Level 2 Sport. |
| Sport *(Extended Diploma 3x) | 4 in GCSE Physical Education or Pass at BTEC Level 2 Sport. |
Subjects marked with an asterisk * are Level 3 BTEC or NCFE courses. All other subjects listed are A Levels.
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is available each year for Year 12 students to apply to undertake in addition to their studies. To be eligible, students need to be making good progress in each of their three subjects and meeting expectations with regards to effort and attendance.
