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Sixth Form options.
Explore your subjects. Discover what you enjoy. Choose a programme of study that reflects your strengths, interests and ambitions.
Your next step starts here
Make your choices with confidence.
Whether you already study at Wilmslow High School or are thinking of joining us, use this guide to explore your options and prepare for the conversations ahead.
Understand the requirements
Check the requirements for Sixth Form and for each course you are considering. Ask for advice if you are unsure how they apply to you.
Check what you needTake the next step
Find the right application route, discuss your choices and make sure you follow the instructions for your year group.
Application guidance
Choosing your programme
Start with what matters to you.
Your Sixth Form choices are a chance to develop subjects you enjoy and explore interests you may not have studied before. Take time to find out what each course is really like.
You do not need to have your whole future mapped out to make a thoughtful next step.
What holds your interest?
Think about the topics you enjoy, the questions you want to investigate and the subjects you would like to understand in greater depth.
What will the work involve?
Compare the balance of examinations, coursework and practical work. Ask about independent study and what a typical week looks like.
Where might your choices lead?
If you have a future course or career in mind, check whether it has particular subject requirements. Use the tools below to start exploring.
Who can help you decide?
Talk to subject teachers, your form tutor and the Sixth Form team. Bring questions about the courses and combinations you are considering.
Before you choose
Check the full picture.
There are two parts to checking entry requirements. Read both, and make sure you understand any additional conditions for your chosen courses.
Entry to Sixth Form
To access A-level or BTEC courses, students must achieve a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4–9.
Entry to your courses
Where a subject has already been studied at GCSE or equivalent, the general requirement is at least GCSE grade 5 or BTEC Merit in that subject. Read the individual subject requirements too. Aim to achieve at least one grade above the minimum.
Think about your whole programme. Not every course takes up the same amount of your programme. Subject combinations depend on the timetable, and courses need sufficient demand to run.
Joining Sixth Form
Ready for your next step?
We welcome applications from current Wilmslow High School students and students at other schools. Follow the application route that applies to you.
Already at Wilmslow?
You need to apply for a Sixth Form place even if you already attend WHS. Use the internal application form shared by school and follow the instructions for your year group.
Speak to your form tutor first if you have questions about the process or would like help thinking through your choices.
Application steps and datesJoining from another school?
Mrs Flannery is your first point of contact for Sixth Form application enquiries. Get in touch for help with the application process and any questions about joining us.
Contact Mrs FlanneryFor the school's formal admissions information, including its admissions arrangements, visit Sixth Form admissions.
Useful tools
Your own thinking space
Russell Group · General guidance
UCAS · Course research
Explore where your choices could lead.
Use these resources to investigate possible next steps and bring useful questions to a conversation with your teachers or the Careers team.
My choices so far
Bring your possible subjects, future ideas and questions together. Print your planner or save it on your own device, ready for a conversation with school.
Open the choices plannerInformed Choices
Explore connections between A-level subjects and degree courses, particularly at Russell Group universities. A useful starting point if you have a subject in mind or are still exploring.
Explore Informed ChoicesLook ahead with UCAS
Find out how university entry requirements work, including subjects and qualifications. Use this to guide your research into courses that interest you.
Understand entry requirementsThese resources support exploration. Check requirements with individual providers for your intended year of entry, particularly when considering a mixture of qualifications.
Let's talk through your options.
Current WHS students can start with their form tutor. For external applications or questions about joining Sixth Form, contact Mrs Flannery.