Join Our Sixth Form

Driving Ambition, Sharing Success

At Ribston Hall, we’re proud of our school community - a place where students are inspired to aim high, challenge themselves, and achieve their full potential.

Ribston Hall offers a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by diverse opportunities for growth, learning, and self-discovery. We are as committed to academic success as we are to the personal development and well-being of every student. Through strong academic and pastoral support, we challenge our students to push boundaries and go beyond their expectations, preparing them confidently for higher education, further study, or the world of work.

For any queries regarding applications for Ribston's Sixth Form, please contact:
sixthform@ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk

Subject Information

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If you have any questions, please contact sixthform@ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk

Entry Requirements & Subjects

The minimum entry requirements for Sixth Form admission to Ribston Hall High School for entry in September are:

Five full course GCSE at Grade 6, in separate subjects at Grade 6 or higher (Core and Additional Science count as separate subjects. Short course GCSEs do not count towards the full course GCSE requirements).
Students should have a minimum of Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics.
Students should meet individual subject requirements as described in the prospectus in their chosen subjects if previously taken at GCSE level, or a relevant subject as specified in the Sixth Form Information Booklet.

We recommend that students study three A Level subjects, this can be combined with the Extended Project Qualification which we strongly recommend for all students to support Higher Education applications (particularly for Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions). It is possible to study four A Level subjects, although this is not required for University Applications.

Entry Requirements
Art & Design: Fine Art	Grade 6 or above in Art & Design
Art & Design: Textiles Design	Grade 6 or above in Art & Design (Fine Art or Textiles) or Design & Technology: Product Design
Business Studies	Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or Mathematics
Computer Science	Grade 6 or above in Mathematics
Dance	Grade 5 or above in English Literature or Language. GCSE Dance is not an essential requirement
English Literature	Grade 6 or above in English Literature or English Language
Food Science and Nutrition Level 3	Grade 6 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
French	Grade 6 or above in GCSE French
Geography	Grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography
Government & Politics	Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language
History	Grade 6 or above in GCSE History
Mathematics	Grade 7 or above on the GCSE Mathematics Higher Tier papers
Mathematics - Further	Grade 8 or above on the GCSE Mathematics Higher Tier papers
Music	Grade 6 or above in Music
Philosophy & Ethics	Grade 6 or above in GCSE Religious Studies or Grade 6 English Language
Physical Education	Grade 6 or above in Physical Education
Psychology	Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 5 in a Science or Combined Science
Science – Biology	Grade 7 or above in Biology (Triple Science) and	Grade 6 or above in Mathematics or Grade 7-7 in Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics
Science – Chemistry	Grade 7 or above in Chemistry (Triple Science) and
Science – Physics	Grade 7 or above in Physics (Triple Science) and
Sociology	Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language/Literature/History or RS
Spanish	Grade 6 or above in Spanish
Theatre Studies	Grade 6 or above in Drama, English Language or Literature

Year 12 Option Blocks 2025-26

Option A	Option B	Option C	Option D
Biology	Chemistry	Art & Design: Fine Art	Chemistry
Business Studies	Computer Science	Art & Design: Textiles	Drama & Theatre Studies
English Literature	Dance	Biology	English Literature
History	French	Food Science & Nutrition	Further Mathematics
Mathematics	History	Physics	Geography
Sociology	Music	Psychology	Mathematics
	Philosophy & Ethics		Physical Education
	Psychology		Politics
	Sociology		Psychology
			Spanish

Admission Review Process

Internal and new students who have missed the entry criteria may request consideration for a place by the School’s Admissions Review Group who may accept or reject applications.

The School’s Admissions Review Group will also consider the case for all applicants who have previously been in receipt of Pupil Premium but have not met the published admission criteria.

The Admissions Review Group meets to look at individual cases where there are extenuating circumstances which may have influenced performance. This group will also examine some cases where a student has not gained the grades to take a particular subject.

For the Admissions Review Group to consider a case we need:

A completed Admissions Review form - outlining the reasons to be considered for extenuating circumstances - please click here
Evidence, if available, to explain the issue
GCSE results

The form, GCSE results and all evidence need to reach the Sixth Form Team. Further Admissions Review meetings will take place after this date should there be a requirement to do so.

Please submit the form online and email your GCSE results and evidence to sixthform@ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk

What to Expect

Following your application, you will be invited for an interview with one of the Sixth Form Team. The interview will comprise a discussion on your aspirations for Sixth Form and beyond, your expected GCSE results and what you would like to gain, beyond academic excellence, from your Sixth Form experience.

A conditional offer may then be made.

If you are awarded a place, which is confirmed following your GCSE results in August, it is expected you will complete the Summer Transition Work for your relevant subjects prior to starting in the Sixth Form in September.