Sixth Form Admissions Policy for September 2024

The admission number for students joining in Year 12 will be 112.

The admission number of external applicants applying to Wixams Academy for the first time is 40.  The closing date for applications will be 1 April each year, but we recommend applications are fully completed by Thursday 1st February 2024, so we can begin to plan teaching groups accordingly.  Applications received after 1st April 2024 will be considered if places remain available.  

In the event of over-subscription, places will be allocated to:

1. Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. [1]
   
   
2. Children currently on roll at Wixams Academy at the time of admission, providing the course requirements are satisfied.
   
   
3. Siblings of children on roll at Wixams Academy at the time of application, providing the course requirements are satisfied. [2]
   
   
4. Any other children with those living nearest to the school being given highest priority, providing the course requirements are satisfied.

In the event of over-subscription, places will be allocated to those who live the closest to the school.  Those with the shortest journey will be given priority.  The distance will be assessed by measuring a straight line from the front entrance of the school to the applicant’s home.

The entry requirement grades outlined below apply equally to internal and external applicants.

[1] A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).

[2] A sibling is defined as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers and sisters. 

Overall Entry Requirements

A levels only

These courses are for students who have achieved a grade 5 English Language and Maths qualifications and a minimum of three other Level 2 qualifications at grade 5 or above, who meet also meet the individual subject requirements.

Mixed A level/Vocational offer

A mixture of A levels and BTEC/Diploma (vocational) courses are accessible to students where they have obtained grade 5 in GCSE English language and Maths and have at least three other courses at grade 4 or above.

GCSE Resits

Students who have gained access to level 3 courses but have either a Maths or English language GCSE grade of 3 will resit that GCSE as an additional subject. This is to support future progression to Higher Education, apprenticeships and future careers.

Some subjects also have specific entry requirements due to the nature of the course.

Subjects	Additional Entry Requirements
GCE Art, Craft and Design (Fine Art)	Art GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students who have not studied Art for 12 months or more will need to complete a portfolio of tasks which would be independently assessed.
GCE Biology	Combined Science GCSE or Biology GCSE at grade 6 or above. GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above.
GCE Chemistry	Combined Science GCSE or Chemistry GCSE at grade 6 or above. GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above.
GCE Computer Science	Combined or Single Science GCSE at grade 6 or above AND Maths GCSE at grade 6 or above. OR Computing GCSE at grade 5 or above.
GCE Economics	English Language grade 6 and Maths grade 6.
GCE English Literature	English Language and Literature GCSE, both at grade 6 or above.
GCE French	French GCSE at grade 6 or above.
GCE Geography	English Language and Maths and Science at grade 5 or above. Grade 6 or above in Geography.
GCE Product Design	Design Technology GCSE or Art & Design GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students who have not studied one of these subjects for 12 months or more will need to complete a portfolio of tasks which would be independently assessed.
GCE History	GCSE History or Geography at 5 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above.
GCE Mathematics	Maths GCSE at grade 7 or above.
GCE Further Mathematics	Maths GCSE at grade 8 or above.
GCE Physical Education	PE GCSE at grade 5 or above. Science Grade 5 or better is highly desirable. Students who have not studied one of these subjects would be independently assessed.
GCE Physics	Maths GCSE at grade 7 or above. Combined Science GCSE or Physics GCSE at grade 6 or above. English Language at grade 5 or above.
GCE Psychology	Maths grade 5 and a Science/Biology at grade 5 or above. English Language at grade 5 or above.
GCE Business	GCSE Business at grade 5 or above. Alternatively grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Maths.
Cambridge Technical in Health & Social Care Extended Certificate (L3)	Grade 4 or higher in Science GCSE.
GCE Sociology	No additional requirements.
GCE Spanish	Spanish GCSE at grade 6 or above.
Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology	No additional requirements.
GCE Dance	Dance GCSE at grade 5 or above OR appropriate relevant Dance experience assessed by audition where necessary.
GCE Drama	Drama GCSE at grade 5 or above OR appropriate relevant Drama experience assessed by audition where necessary. English Language and English Literature Grade 5 or above.
GCE Law	English Lit and Lang GCSE at grade 5 or above. Alternatively grade 5 or above in a humanities subject will be considered.
GCE Media Studies	English GCSE at grade 5 or above. Media GCSE is desirable but not essential.
BTEC Level 3 Music	GCSE Music grade 5 or BTEC Music Level 2 Merit. OR in lieu of Music at KS4, a video/in person performance audition in a style of their choice.
GCE Photography	Art or Design GCSE at grade 5 or above, OR portfolio of own creative work.
GCE Politics	No additional requirements.
GCE Philosophy, Religion and Ethics	GCSE Religious Studies at grade 5 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above. OR History or Geography GCSE at Grade 5 or above.
BTEC L3 Performing Arts	This course will run if there are insufficient numbers to offer separate Dance, Drama and Music. Drama, Dance or Music GCSE at grade 4 or above OR appropriate relevant performance experience assessed by audition where necessary.
Year 12 Enrichment Courses
All students will choose Core L3 Maths OR Extended Project Qualification OR Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver) in Year 12 OR MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses)	Core L3 Maths: Maths GCSE at grade 5 or above. No additional requirements for EPQ or DofE.

If you require additional guidance to complete your application, please email Mr R Mercel at rmercel@wixamsacademy.co.uk.  We encourage everyone to apply online but if you require a paper application form you can request this via email.

 

YOUR DETAILS

PROPOSED COURSE CHOICE

You will be expected to choose three A Level or BTEC subjects that are taken over a two-year full-time programme of study. There is the option to take a fourth subject but this will be discussed with you on application.

Students must bear in mind that both A levels and BTECs are all two-year courses and as such involve a full commitment over the whole course. It is expected that students will successfully complete Year 12 in order to progress to Year 13.

Please list your ‘A’ level choices (or BTEC choice), in order of preference.

In the event that few applicants apply to study a specific subject, the course may be withdrawn to ensure that resources are most effectively used.

NEXT STEPS

Please fill in your Head of Year's email below.  They will then be sent an email with a copy of your application and a section for them to fill in; to confirm your predicted grades, attendance, punctuality, and other personal qualities.

You will receive an email once they have submitted their section and the application is complete.