Application Process
Admissions to Year 12 (September 2023)
Our overarching criteria for admission to our Post 16 centre is a willingness to learn. You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. KS4 attainment 8 scores will also be used to support students in making their overall course choices including the number of post 16 courses to study.
In addition to this minimum entry requirement, it is preferable for students to have achieved at least a pass in any subject they intend to study at A-level, if they have studied it at GCSE. All external applicants will be subject to appropriate references from the respective schools and all applications will be considered on an individual basis.
In addition to this minimum entry requirement, it is preferable for students to have achieved at least a pass in any subject they intend to study at A-level, if they have studied it at GCSE. All external applicants will be subject to appropriate references from the respective schools and all applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Timeline of Application Process
Students attend Open Evening - 23rd November 2023
Application form deadline - 22nd December 2023 (late applications will be considered)
Interviews of students who meet application deadline - January/February and March 2024
Offer letters sent - February - March 2024
Taster Days/Induction Event - 25th and 26th June 2024
Publication of GCSE results - 24th August 2023
P16 enrolment - 22nd August 2023 (GCSE results day) and Thursday 5th September 2024
First Day of Post 16 and Bridging Work Deadline - Friday 6th September 2024
Applications for students who would like to start Post 16 study in September 2024 have now closed. If you are interested in applying please email a.mitchell@newbold.outwood.com - late applications will be considered.