Sixth Form
Admissions
Applications to Sixth Form, for 2026 entry, open in mid-October 2025. To achieve entry into the Sixth Form in September 2026 prospective entrants, , must achieve a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, A minimum of a Grade 5 in GCSE English (either Language or Literature) and GCSE Mathematics. GCSE Grades 7, 8 or 9 are expected in the subjects which pupils wish to continue to study at A-level, and there are specific requirements for new subjects: For Economics – a 7 in Mathematics For Politics – a 7 in one of History or English (Language or Literature) For Psychology – a 7 in any one of: English (Language or Literature), Mathematics, a Humanity (History, Geography, RS) or a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science, or Combined Science). On GCSE results day, all those students who submit their grades to us, will be ranked by their best 8 subjects, these with the highest point score will fill the places available. Please see the Sixth Form Subject pages (from the Sixth Form tab above) for information about individual subjects
Admission policy September 2026
There is no need for current KEVI Handsworth students to complete an application. They are supported in their A Level subject choices with a one-to-one meeting in the Spring Term with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. During these meetings, discussions will take place about future plans. For applicants from other schools, the admissions process will begin with the submission of your application. We will accept applications from 17th October 2025 to 27th January 2026. https://kevihandsworthgirls.applicaa.com/year12 This process enables us to make the most informed decision regarding your potential to thrive within our highly academically orientated environment. Any offers made to students from other schools will be conditional and dependent on the applicant meeting our entry requirements. Before commencing studies here in the Sixth Form, we provide several induction opportunities to support your transition from Year 11 to Sixth Form study at our school. The focus for this will be the provision of effective strategies aimed at ‘bridging the gap’ between GCSE and A level. You will also receive support and guidance from a range of speakers to help you to start off your A level studies in the right way and ensure that you are doing the right things to make a successful application to the destination of your choice. Sixth Form study habits are developed in your first term through your Extended Project Qualification lessons, greatly benefiting you in making the transition to independent learning. We are proud of the support we offer remaining and joining students as they undertake their A Level studies. To learn more about our pastoral and academic support click here We look forward to hearing from you. For general inquiries and admissions please contact: Sixth Form Inquiries – sixthforminquiries@han.kevibham.org Follow @KEHSSixthForm
