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Ribston Hall High School

Ribston HallHigh School

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Sixth Form Applications

We are currently accepting applications for our Sixth Form. 

Applications and Subject Information 

Contact sixthform@ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk


We are currently accepting applications for our Sixth Form. 


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 September 2023 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: Photography

Grade 6 in Art & Design or Photography

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 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 2024-25 

 

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

 

Physics

 

Spanish

      Textiles

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:

The form, GCSE results and all evidence need to reach the Sixth Form Team by Friday 25th 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 Head of Sixth Form, 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.