Admissions
Applying for a Place in 2023-2024
While most students transfer directly from Year 11 into Sixth Form, we also provide places for students from other schools.
Key Action | Date |
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Applications Open |
November 2022 |
Open Event |
Thursday 17 November 2022 |
Applications Close |
January 2023 |
Applicant’s References will be Contacted to Confirm Predicted Grades and Attendance |
February 2023 |
Applicants will be emailed their 'offer' from Saint George's |
April 2023 |
Enrolment Day |
Thursday 24th & Friday 25th August 2023 |
The link below will give you guidance (provided by KCC) on applying to a school place:
Please click here to apply for a school place at Saint George’s Sixth Form.
If you have any questions, please email our Sixth Form Team at pyem@saintgeorgescofe.kent.sch.uk
Enrolments
No conditional offer can be accepted without completing our enrolment process after the publication of GCSE Results. Our enrolment takes place on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th of August 2023.
All students must have met our entry requirement to secure a place in our sixth form.
Entry requirement criteria can be found here or in the downloads section below.
Students also will have to select three subjects from our option blocks (one per block). We are currently writing our option blocks for September 2023 and these will be uploaded next term.
Current Saint George's Students:
Current students who wish to join our sixth form will be able to enrol with a member of the sixth form team and take up a confirmed place during GCSE results day.
Please note, to join our sixth form, students must complete the in-person enrolment process for a place to be confirmed. A conditional offer does not guarantee a place in the sixth form if enrolment has not taken place.
If a student is unable to attend the sixth form enrolment in person, please contact Miss Pye (pyem@sgsce.co.uk) by Tuesday 22nd August at the latest, so that we can have a plan in place for enrolment.
External Students:
Our enrolment process for external students will take place in person on Thursday 25th August between 12:30 – 14:30 for any student who has made an application to our sixth form. This includes students with conditional offers or waiting list offers. Please arrive at the school via Meadow Road, where you will be directed to the sixth-form study centre. You will need a copy of your results, photo id and proof of address to enrol.
There will be an additional enrolment session on Friday 26th August between 09:30 – 11:00 which any student who wishes to join our sixth form can attend, regardless of whether they made an application or not. Again, students will need to bring a copy of their results, photo ID and proof of address to enrol.
Appeals
If 120 or more students from within Saint George's School meet the admissions criteria and wish to enter year 12 of the Sixth Form, no external applicants will be considered. For information on our Oversubscription criteria, please read our admissions policy.
Appealing for a place at Saint George’s sixth form is different to years seven to eleven. Any student over the age of 16 has the right of appeal; as do parents. Appeals can be for both internal and external candidates. Admission to the sixth form is administered by Saint George’s. All appeals take place in September after GCSE results are known. If you are not offered a place, you have the right to appeal under section 94 of the School Standards & Framework Act 1998.
In-year Admissions
We do not accept in-year admissions and students can only enrol in our sixth form at the start of each academic year.
Entry Requirements
- All students who attend Saint George’s Sixth Form are enrolled on a 2-year Level 3 curriculum, studying either A Levels or equivalent Level 3 vocational qualifications. The expectation to be enrolled in our Sixth Form is to study at least three Level 3 qualifications.
- All students go through a standardised enrolment process to ensure that their curriculum programme suits their individual needs, prior attainment and where relevant their career goals.
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All students must obtain 5x Grade 5 or higher GCSE qualifications to be eligible to enrol at Saint Georges's Sixth Form.
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All specific subject entry requirements must be met.
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If Grade 4 or above in GCSE English or GCSE Mathematics has not been achieved the student must be enrolled on a retake GCSE course alongside their three Level 3 courses.
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All year 12 students will engage in a period of work experience while studying at Saint Georges's Sixth Form.
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While studying at Saint Georges's Sixth Form, all students will be expected to attend tutor time sessions where a combination of non-qualification activities will be delivered. These will focus on the following:
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PSHE
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Study skills
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Careers, advice, and guidance activities, including support to progress to further or higher education or employment
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Enrichment activities
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Alongside tutor time sessions, the above will also be delivered in extracurricular sessions such as drop-down days.
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Students also can opt to complete the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
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Full details of the admissions policy as part of the secondary phase, including our oversubscription policy, can be found in the Secondary Phase Admissions Policy.
Entry Requirements for All Options
Qualification | Exam Board | Entry Requirements |
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A Level Art & Design |
AQA |
Grade 5 (GCSE Art) or Merit (BTEC Art) |
A Level Biology |
AQA |
Grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE Science or Grade 5 in GCSE Biology (Higher Tier) |
A Level Business Studies |
AQA |
Grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths or Grade 4 GCSE Maths and Grade 4 GCSE Maths in addition to Grade 5 in GCSE Business or Merit in BTEC Business |
A Level Chemistry |
Edexcel |
Grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE Additional Science or Grade 5 in GCSE Chemistry (Higher Tier) |
A Level Computer Science |
AQA |
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE Computer Science |
A Level Drama & Theatre Studies | AQA |
Grade 4 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE Drama or at least merit in an equivalent vocational qualification *External experience will also be considered* |
A Level English Language |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature |
A Level English Literature |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |
A Level Film Studies |
OCR |
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature |
A Level French |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 5 in GCSE French (higher tier) |
A Level Geography |
OCR |
Grade 4 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE Geography |
A Level History |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 5 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE History |
A Level Mathematics |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics |
A Level Media Studies |
Eduqas |
Grade 5 in GCSE English or Grade 4 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE Media |
A Level Physics |
AQA |
Grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE Additional Science or Grade 5 in GCSE Physics (Higher Tier) |
A Level Psychology |
AQA |
Grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths or Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE Psychology |
A Level Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 4 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE RE |
A Level Sociology |
AQA |
Grade 5 in GCSE English or Grade 4 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE Sociology |
A Level French |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 5 in GCSE French (higher tier) |
Level 3 Qualifications |
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Diploma in Financial Studies |
LIBF |
Grade 4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths |
Diploma in Creative & Performing Arts (Dance) |
RSL |
Grade 4 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE Dance or Merit in BTEC Dance or Merit in RSL Dance (External experience considered - addition required) |
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sports |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE PE or Merit in an equivalent vocational sport qualification *External experience considered* |
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music |
Edexcel (Pearson) |
Grade 4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE Music or Merit in equivalent vocational music qualification or instrument skills to Grade 5 ABRSM |
CTEC IT |
OCR |
Grade 4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths or Grade 4 in GCSE Computer Science or GCSE IT or Merit in an equivalent vocation IT qualification |
Option Blocks
The option blocks will be released once Saint Georges’ internal deadline has closed in January for we then match as closely as possible to the student’s wishes. This will be made available for download as soon as it is constructed. When released please remember that all subjects can only be taken if you match the entry requirements. Further important points to note about the blocks:
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Students must select 3 subjects in total; 4 subjects can be studied for students with exceptionally high GCSE grades.
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You can only select 1 subject from each option block.
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The EPQ is an enrichment qualification; it is not counted as 1 of the main subjects.
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BTEC’s, CTEC’s & LIBF Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to 1 A-Level.
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RSL Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to 1 ½ A-Levels.
Personalised Progression
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All students wishing to apply for Sixth Form will be interviewed initially by Saint George’s Leadership Team between January – April and again in August after their results are known.
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Guidance will be given at each stage about appropriate courses. We take great care of matching students to their most suitable programme of study.
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The Saint George's School Learning Journey demonstrates all the opportunities, support and guidance made available to students throughout their time at Saint George’s.
16-19 Bursary Funding
A student must be aged 16 or over but under 19 on 31st August 2023
Students aged 19 or over must either:
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Be continuing on a study programme they began aged 16-18, or
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Have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC)
There are two types of bursaries available:
1. Bursary for students in vulnerable groups. Those defined as in a vulnerable group are:
- In care (those who are privately fostered are not classed as looked after)
- Care leavers (including Special Guardian Orders
- Receives Income Support, and Universal Credit because they are financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them.
- Receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right.
2. The bursary for students in vulnerable groups can pay up to £1200 per year to a student.
- The discretionary bursary is for students not in vulnerable groups but meets one of the criteria below
- Are eligible for Free School Meals with a household income below £16,191 per year
- Have a household income of below £20,817 per year.
Eligibility Criteria
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A student must be aged 16 or over but under 19 on 31st August 2023
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Students aged 19 or over must either:
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Be continuing on a study programme they began aged 16-18, or
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Have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC)
Each student’s circumstances will be reviewed to decide on the level of discretionary bursary that can be awarded. The discretionary bursary can pay up to £800 per year to a student, dependent on individual circumstances.
Monies received from the 16-19 bursary can be used to support education-related costs such as the cost of transport, books, equipment, educational trips, or meals in school.
Further information regarding the 16-19 bursary fund can be found at https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund
Students wishing to complete an application for the bursary need to complete this form, supply the necessary evidence, and return all information to the Head of Sixth Form at pyem@sgsce.co.uk. All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Students who were eligible for a bursary payment in Year 12, will have to confirm that their household income/status has not changed to continue to receive the payments in Year 13. Please note this only applies to the academic year 2022 – 2023, in line with Government guidance regarding bursary funding. In line with Government guidance, in September 2023, Year 13 students will need to reapply to receive the bursary.
Key Contacts
Our Head of Sixth Form is Miss Pye who can be contacted by email pyem@saintgeorgescofe.kent.sch.uk
Alternatively, if you need any information please contact our school office at office@saintgeorgescofe.kent.sch.uk.