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If you would like to apply for a place at Calderstones 6th Form, then please complete the applicable online form below. All courses have access criteria which you will need to meet; all details of which can be found on the respective course pages.

Students who wish to apply for a place in the 6th form will be given an application form in school and will automatically get an interview slot.  Applicants from different schools will be invited for an interview once we receive your online application. References will also be taken from your current school and a place will be offered based on your application, interview and reference.

Please contact the Head of 6th Form via admin@calderstones.co.uk if you require any further information. Alternatively, you can call 0151 724 2087 to speak to a member of the team.

6th form application form (for internal applicants)

(needs to be completed via the student's Google account for correct access - 024SimpsonH@caldies.co.uk for example)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application Process for Calderstones
Year 11 Pupils

Application Process for
External Pupils

Throughout GCSEs

Discuss with subject teachers the
possibility of taking their subject at A level

N/A

Jan-Feb of Y11

Attend Y12 Open Evening to speak
to staff about courses 

Attend Year 12 Open Evening to
speak to staff about courses

Research courses on the school and exam board websites

Research courses on the school and
exam board websites

Complete External Application Form

Before Easter

After Easter

Complete Internal application form (typically arranged in-school closer to the time - time frame for this due to the school closure will be altered. Please keep an eye on school communications)

Invited for interview at Calderstones

Attend 6th Form Interview

Reference asked for
from original school

Place offered based on
application, interview and reference

August

Collect GCSE results

Collect GCSE results

Finalise A-Level subjects
with a 6th Form Tutor

Finalise A-Level subjects
with a 6th Form Tutor