How To Apply
Our application process is completed in 6 simple steps!
On this page we’ve outlined everything you need to know about each step of our application process. If you have any queries during your application, please contact sixthform@northstowe.education or call 01223 343800.
Our full Admissions Policy is available to download at the bottom of this page.
Step 1: Open Evening
Explore our beautiful campus, check out our amazing facilities and have your questions answered by our friendly staff.
Our Open Evenings are designed for all students who are working through their post-16 education journey. Bring along your friends and family to experience everything Northstowe Sixth Form has to offer you.
Prospectuses and websites such as this one can help you in deciding whether a college is right for you, but nothing beats a visit. Come in to see us for yourself, either for our early Open Evening in June, our Open Evening in November, or by calling 01223 343800 and arranging a visit directly.
Step 2: Complete an Online Application
Northstowe Sixth Form welcomes applications from all students, regardless of the school you currently attend. All applications are considered equally, however, the application process differs based on the school you currently attend. All applications to the College should be made through MyChoice16. Please ensure you check which of the below applies to you before submitting your application.
We are a Sixth Form with high standards. Our standard entry requirements are 5 GCSE subjects at a minimum of a Grade 5 or equivalent including Maths and English. Individual course requirements are set out in the various subject statements which can be seen on this website. These specific entry requirements are set to help guide your choices and ensure you are on the appropriate courses to enable you to achieve your full potential.
Step 3: Guidance Meetings
Our Guidance Meetings are informal sessions taking place throughout the Spring term. The purpose of your guidance meeting is to discuss your subject choices with you, find out more about you as an individual and to make sure they support any progression plans you may have. Parents and Carers are encouraged to attend your meeting with you. A written reference will be sought from your current school as to the suitability of the course and level being considered.
Step 4: Offer to Study
Following Guidance Meetings, offers will be emailed to applicants by the end of the Spring Term.
If for any reason we are unable to make you an offer, you will be invited to reapply (GCSE Grades depending) using our Post-results service which goes live on GCSE results day.
Accepting your offer to study does not confirm your enrolment as a Northstowe Sixth Form student. However, it does hold your place for you.
Please note: You can accept and hold offers from multiple post-16 providers before making your final decision on Results Day.
Step 5: Welcome Day
If you accept your offer of study, you will be invited to our Welcome Day.
Our Welcome Days are designed to give you a first-hand experience of life as a Northstowe Sixth student. You will spend the day experiencing the subjects you have applied to study with us. This also gives you the opportunity to meet your fellow students and members of staff.
Step 6: Results Day and Enrolment
Enrolment
All students who wish to accept their Northstowe Sixth Form offer we would encourage them to enrol in person at Northstowe Sixth Form once GCSE results have been received. This way we can then confirm your subject choices or discuss any changes you may wish to make as well a answering any other questions you may have
If you are a Northstowe Student, you are invited to visit the Sixth form as soon as you have received your results. For students from other schools, enrolment will take place on Results Day Afternoon (Usually 1pm - 4pm) and the following morning (9am - 1pm)
Students will need to bring copies of their GCSE results (or equivalent) with them to enrolment, plus a copy of a passport or equivalent documentation as proof of identity. If students are unable to attend enrolment on this day, please contact us via sixthform@northstowe.education and email a copy of your results and ID.
Students who have not met their offer entry requirements are also encouraged to attend in person to discuss their options. Students who wish to discuss a late application or to reinstate an offer can visit us in person or contact us by email on sixthform@northstowe.education
Post-Results
If you are not holding an offer with the College and would like to apply for entry, you can make a post-results application once you have your actual grades. The College is able to offer post-results places where space becomes available in subjects after enrolment, Please email sixthform@northstowe.education to discuss with our staff.
Admissions Policy
Please find our admissions policy here: