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Entry 2027

Sixth Form Open Evening 2026

We are delighted to invite Year 11 students and their families to our Orleans Park Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 8 October 2026.

The evening is a great opportunity to find out more about life in the Sixth Form, explore the subjects and courses available and meet members of our Sixth Form team. Students and families will be able to speak with teaching staff, learn more about our curriculum and discover the wider opportunities, support and experiences available to students at Orleans Park Sixth Form.

There will be two presentations from the Head of Sixth Form, taking place at 18:00 and 18:45. These presentations will provide an introduction to Orleans Park Sixth Form, including information about our approach, expectations, opportunities and the application process.

Whether you are already studying at Orleans Park or are considering joining us from another school, we look forward to welcoming you and giving you the opportunity to experience our Sixth Form and find out what we can offer.

Register to attend the Orleans Park Sixth Form Open Evening

Why Choose Orleans Park Sixth Form?

Sixth Form Subjects

Click on the link below to see the large variety of subjects we offer at our Sixth Form. 

A Level Subjects

Key Dates for September 2027 Entry

Open Evening

8 October 2026

Applications Open

 9 October 2026
Applications Close 4 January 2027

Sixth Form Induction Day

24 June 2027

GCSE results published and Internal Student Enrolment Day

 19 August 2027 
External Student Enrolment Day TBC

Sixth Form registration and start of term 

TBC

Entry Requirements

The minimum academic entrance requirement for the sixth form is six grade 9 - 4 GCSEs with at least three subjects at grade 6 including English and Mathematics at grade 4 or higher. Most students will study three A Level subjects over two years. 

  • We accept GCSE qualifications. Students may substitute one of the grade 6 GCSEs for a Level 2 BTEC or OCR National or equivalent award at Distinction/Distinction* 
  • We strongly advise that students have at least a GCSE Grade 6 in the subjects they will study at A Level 
  • Some subjects can be taken at A Level without having studied them at GCSE
Compulsory subject specific criteria
A Level Subject Specific Criteria
Mathematics GCSE Mathematics Grade 7
Further Mathematics A Level Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics Grade 8 or higher 

Biology
  • GCSE Biology Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6, or GCSE Science Grades 6-6. All from the higher tier.
  • GCSE Mathematics Grade 5

Chemistry
  • GCSE Chemistry Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6, or GCSE Science Grades 6-6. All from the higher tier.
  • + GCSE Mathematics Grade 5

Physics
  • GCSE Physics Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6, or GCSE Science Grades 6-6. All from the higher tier.
  • Students must also study A Level Mathematics
Computer Science GCSE Grade 6 in Computing (if studied) and GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics
English Literature GCSE English Literature Grade 6 or English Language Grade 6
Economics GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics and English
French GCSE French Grade 7
German GCSE German Grade 7
Spanish GCSE Spanish Grade 7
Music GCSE Music Grade 6
Psychology GCSE Grade 5 in English, Mathematics and Science
All other A Level Subjects GCSE Grade 5 in English (Highly Recommended)

Determined Admission Arrangements

Please click below to read our Determined Admission Arrangements. This outlines our admissions policy along with what happens when we become over-subscribed:

Determined Admissions Arrangements 2026/27