Sixth Form Admissions

Entrance Requirements

THE POST 16 CURRICULUM

We are proud to offer a wide range of challenging and highly accredited subjects at Post 16

Level 3: Academic - A Levels

Minimum academic entry requirements to study A Levels are:

Students must have achieved at least 40 GCSE points, calculated as follows, from their best 8 GCSE results:

Grade 9 or 8 = 8 points, Grade 7 = 7 points, Grade 6 = 6 points, Grade 5 = 5 points, etc.

See individual subject requirements for entry grades to study A Level in the Curriculum Booklet.

Level 3: Vocational - BTEC

Minimum academic entry requirements to study BTECs are:

Students must have achieved at least 36 GCSE points, calculated as follows, from their best 8 GCSE results:

Grade 9 or 8 = 8 points, Grade 7 = 7 points, Grade 6 = 6 points, Grade 5 = 5 points etc.

See individual subject requirements for entry grades to study BTECs.

Level 3: Vocational and Academic Hybrid

Students can study a combination of A Level and Vocational subjects if they have achieved at least 36 GCSE points.

All students will continue to study Maths and/or English if they do not achieve Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

Sixth Form Open Events

Our Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday 17th October 2024. We encourage all Year 11 students to attend as the evening will allow them to investigate the variety of courses that we offer and ask their teachers any questions they may have.

The evening will follow the schedule below:

• 5:45pm - 6.00pm: Refreshments with Head of Key Stage Five and our Sixth Form teachers
• 6.00pm - 6:30pm: Speeches in the hall from Miss Mason, Mr Cook and our Head Students
• 6:30pm - 7:15pm: Subject stalls in the restaurant to allow students to research the subjects we offer and ask any questions.

Following this evening event, there will also be an opportunity for Year 11 students to experience life as a Sixth Former through taster lessons and an assembly, as well as the sessions in form time that have been taking place.

For more information on joining our sixth form, please visit our sixth form admissions page, where you will also find our downloadable application form and further sixth form information booklets.

If you have any questions, or wish to book a visit, please email admin@adeyfield.aetrust.uk stating ‘Sixth Form Open Evening’ in the subject heading.

Why Choose Sixth Form?

Transition into Sixth Form

Transition Tasks

Students wishing to join the Sixth Form are expected to undertake bridging work over the summer in order to familiarise themselves with Post 16 study and close the gap between GCSE and Level 3 subjects.

Transition Timeline

Welcome to The Adeyfield Academy Sixth Form

The Adeyfield Academy Sixth Form is a fully-inclusive mixed sixth form with a strong community feel. We offer a large range of traditional 'A' Level and Level 3 BTEC courses and comprehensive support to students in their planning for the next stage in life, post 18, whether that be to university, apprenticeships or employment.

Sixth Form students play a vital role in the life of our school through the extensive range of enrichment and leadership opportunities that we offer. There are also many opportunities for our students to develop their employability and life skills through our personal development programme.

To apply for a place at The Adeyfield Academy, please complete our application form below and return to Mr G Cook via our school reception or email to: admin@adeyfield.aetrust.uk

Determined Admission Arrangements are available on our main admissions page here.

Sixth Form Prospectus

Our Sixth Form Prospectus can be viewed here.

Why Choose Sixth Form?

Life in the Sixth Form

Sixth Form Curriculum Booklet

TAA Sixth Form Application Form 2025

Sixth Form Prospectus