Our Sixth Form Open Evening will be held in December. Information and booking details will be available shortly.
Our Ribston Sixth Form community provides an environment for students to excel academically, personally and socially. During our Open Evening you will have the opportunity to hear from students, explore the sixth form, and meet subject teachers. We will also host an exhibition featuring university representatives available for discussions, as well as provide information on careers and apprenticeships.
If you have any questions, please contact sixthform@ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk
The minimum entry requirements for Sixth Form admission to Ribston Hall High School for entry September 2023 are:
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 |
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Art & Design: Photography |
Grade 6 in Art & Design or Photography |
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Art & Design: Textiles Design |
Grade 6 or above in Art & Design (Fine Art or Textiles) or Design & Technology: Product Design |
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Business Studies |
Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or Mathematics |
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Computer Science |
Grade 6 or above in Mathematics |
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Dance |
Grade 5 or above in English Literature or Language. GCSE Dance is not an essential requirement |
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English Literature |
Grade 6 or above in English Literature or English Language |
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Food Science and Nutrition Level 3 |
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition |
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French |
Grade 6 or above in GCSE French |
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Geography |
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography |
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Government & Politics |
Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language |
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History |
Grade 6 or above in GCSE History |
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Mathematics |
Grade 7 or above on the GCSE Mathematics Higher Tier papers |
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Mathematics - Further | Grade 8 or above on the GCSE Mathematics Higher Tier papers | |
Music |
Grade 6 or above in Music |
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Philosophy & Ethics |
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Religious Studies or Grade 6 English Language |
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Physical Education |
Grade 6 or above in Physical Education |
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Psychology |
Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 5 in a Science or Combined Science |
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Science – Biology |
Grade 7 or above in Biology (Triple Science) and |
Grade 6 or above in Mathematics
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Grade 7-7 in Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics |
Science – Chemistry |
Grade 7 or above in Chemistry (Triple Science) and |
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Science – Physics |
Grade 7 or above in Physics (Triple Science) and |
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Sociology |
Grade 6 above in GCSE English Language/Literature/History or RS |
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Spanish |
Grade 6 or above in Spanish |
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Theatre Studies |
Grade 6 or above in Drama, English Language or Literature |
OPTION A |
OPTION B |
OPTION C |
OPTION D |
Chemistry |
Chemistry |
Biology |
Art & Photography |
Computer Science |
Dance |
Business Studies |
Biology |
French |
English Literature |
English Literature |
Drama |
Geography |
History |
Mathematics |
Food Science & Nutrition |
History |
Mathematics |
Politics |
Further Mathematics |
Philosophy & Ethics |
Music |
Psychology |
Psychology |
Psychology |
Physical Education |
Sociology |
Sociology |
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Physics |
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Spanish |
Textiles |
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:
The form, GCSE results and all evidence need to reach the Sixth Form Team by Friday 23rd August at 12pm. 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 the Sixth Form Lead, Mrs Cat Nicklin. 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 Sixth Form in September.