Sixth Form Entry (16+)
Sixth Form Admissions
Every year we welcome a significant cohort of new students to our Sixth Form, many of whom join from other schools in the UK and others who come from overseas, attracted by the choice offered at Ardingly of a broad range of A-Level subjects or the opportunity to study for the IB Diploma.
Admission into the Sixth Form is via written assessments in English, Mathematics and Science if relevant and interview with an academic member of staff. We also require a school report and reference from the student’s previous school. An assessment day is held in November of the preceding year. Candidates will sit assessments and those who have not already done so will meet the Deputy Head of Academic, Head of Sixth Form or a member of the Senior Academic Team. Offers are made subject to candidates achieving the general entrance requirements.
GCSE grade requirements are reviewed annually and are confirmed to candidates in offer letters. They are also available in our digital prospectus here
If the candidate is not sitting GCSEs, an offer of a place will be based on the assessments, report, reference and interview.
16+ Admission and Scholarship Dates for 2024 Entry
Examination / Assessment | Date of Examination / Audition | Closing Dates |
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16+ Entrance Assessment | Saturday 11th November 2023 | Monday 9th October 2023 |
Art & Drama | Tuesday 14th November 2023 | Monday 9th October 2023 |
Academic & Music | Wednesday 15th November 2023 | Monday 9th October 2023 |
Sport | Thursday 16th November 2023 | Monday 9th October 2023 |