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.

Find our Prospectus here: The 2026 Prospectus is being finalised - check back soon. 

Following on from the Open Evening here are the presentations from the Principal and Head of Post 16. - The presentations will be shared after the evening. 
 
Timeline of Application Process

Students attend Open Evening - 25th November 2025

Application form deadline - 18th December 2025 (late applications will be considered)

Interviews of students who meet application deadline - January/February and March 2026

Interviews of external students who meet application deadline - Tuesday 10th March 2026

Taster Days/Induction Event - Wednesday 24th June and Thursday 25th June 2026

Publication of GCSE results - Thursday 20th August 2026

P16 enrolment  - Thursday 20th August (GCSE results day) and Friday 5th September 2026

First Day of Post 16 and Bridging Work Deadline  - Monday 7th September 2026

Applications for students who would like to start Post 16 study in September 2025 have now closed. If you are interested in applying please email a.mitchell@newbold.outwood.com or d.miller@newbold.outwood.com

Application forms for students who wish to start studying in September 2026 can be found here:
Internal applicants - https://forms.gle/AV3xhLNh1W5mtyW6A
Students who go to a different school to Outwood Acadmey Newbold apply here - https://forms.gle/AV3xhLNh1W5mtyW6A