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.

Timeline of Application Process

Students attend Open Evening - 28th of November 2024
Application form deadline - 18th of December 2024 (late applications will be considered)
Interviews of students who meet application deadline - January, February and March 2025
Offer letters sent - February - March 2025
Taster Days/Induction Event - Wednesday 25th June and Thursday 26th June 2025
Publication of GCSE results - 21st of August 2025
P16 enrolment  - 21st August 2025 (GCSE results day) and Friday 5th September 2025
First Day of Post 16 and Bridging Work Deadline  - Friday 5th September 2025

Applications for students who would like to start Post 16 study in September 2025 please use the appropriate link below:

Students who currently attend Outwood Academy Newbold: https://forms.gle/BkDqvJPDqmqf6QgD6
Students who currently attend another school: https://forms.gle/xZtZjU2mDCTL29jd7

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 or d.miller@newbold.outwood.com