Your 16+ Admissions Journey
Joining Bancroft’s at Sixth Form ensures your talents are valued and your individuality is nurtured, preparing you for a diverse and exciting future.
Our Admissions Timeline
Sixth Form Curriculum
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Visit Bancroft's
We would be delighted to welcome you to Bancroft’s Sixth Form. Whether you attend an Open Event or book a private tour, there’s no better way to experience the energy and warmth of our community.
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Register
October Registration DeadlineLate applications for September 2026 entry (after GCSE results)
Although registration for September 2026 entry has now closed, we may still consider a small number of applications once GCSE results are published, subject to availability.
Candidates should contact the Admissions Department in August with their results. To be considered, applicants will typically have:
- At least five grades 8 or 9 at GCSE
- Grade 8 or above in the subjects they wish to study in Year 12
- Grade 9 in GCSE Mathematics if applying for Further Maths A Level
Selected candidates may be invited to interview and offers will depend on results, a strong academic reference and available places.
September 2027 entry
If you are thinking further ahead, registrations for September 2027 entry will open around Easter. In the meantime, you can register your interest and we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit.
When you register you, will be asked to upload a copy of your child’s passport or birth certificate and pay a non-refundable registration fee of £150 (inclusive of VAT).
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Entrance Assessments
NovemberEntry to the Sixth Form is on the basis of performance in an entrance exam and at interview. Students joining our Sixth Form at 16+ will need to be academically capable and hardworking as well as socially able to make the most of being in our Sixth Form; they will also need a firm foundation of success at GCSE.
In practice they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12). It is necessary to have achieved a grade 9 in GCSE Maths to study Further Maths at A level.
Entrance exam
Entrance tests take place in late October or early November before admission, when candidates are in Year 11.
All applicants will sit an online aptitude test of around 45 minutes along with two one-hour exams, from a choice of the subject areas below.
Exams should be in subjects which the candidate is studying at GCSE Level and intending to take for A level or subjects which relate to those that will be taken.
Applicants nominate the two subject areas on which they would like to be examined by indicating their choices on the application form.
Exam Subjects
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilisation
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Latin
- Mathematics*
- Music
- Physics
- Religious Studies
- Spanish
Specific revision is not required and the questions will be appropriate to all GCSE exam boards and syllabus.
* Candidates wanting to take Mathematics A level must sit the Mathematics entrance paper.
Students who have opted for Further Maths will sit an assessment early in the first half term that gauges their mathematical readiness for the Further Maths A Level course.
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Interviews
NovemberSuccessful candidates will be called back for interview later in November.
Candidates called for interview for Art will be required to bring with them a portfolio showing their recent work.
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Music Award Auditions
NovemberSixth Form Music Awards are offered before joining Bancroft’s to talented musicians who want to develop their performance and wider musical skills.
Candidates prepare a 15-minute recital (and/or a composition portfolio) and attend a short interview.
Applicants are typically around Grade 6+ on their first instrument and will have studied Music at GCSE.
The award is held for two years and includes free music lessons in school.
Those invited for interview and being considered for a Music Award will audition in November.
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Offers and Acceptance
December and JanuaryOffers, conditional upon GCSE grades, will be made via email in early December, with the deadline to accept in early January.
An Offer Holders’ event will be held before the acceptance deadline, giving you another opportunity to meet a wider range of staff and pupils and enjoy further tours of the school.
We are looking to admit around 20 external applicants at our 16+ entry point.
Meet our Admissions team
