Applying to Sixth Form
September 2027 Entry
We were delighted to welcome families to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 12th November. The informative event gave prospective students the chance to:
- Explore over 30 subjects at our subject fair
- Receive guidance on our wide-ranging extracurricular programme
- Gain advice on effective independent study
- Meet the Head's of Year and current Sixth Form students
For those who were unable to attend, please contact the Sixth Form team at sixthform@gordanoschool.org.uk for further information.
Applications
Applications are welcome from:
- Current year 11 students at Gordano School
- New students joining us from other schools
Full details on how to apply can be found below.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
|
Sixth Form Open Evening |
Thursday 12 November 2026 |
|
Sixth Form Applications Open |
Monday 23 November 2026 |
|
Application Closing Date |
Friday 15 January 2027 |
|
Conditional offers sent to students |
End of March 2027 |
|
Sixth Form Externals Interview Morning |
Friday 23 April 2027 |
|
Sixth Form Bridging Day |
Monday 21 June 2027 |
|
GCSE Results Day |
Thursday 19 August 2027 |
|
Sixth Form Interview Day |
Friday 20 August 2027 |
New to Gordano?
Students who are exploring Gordano Sixth Form are encouraged to view the prospectus with possible subject choices in mind. Our Sixth Form offers a wide variety of A-Level and Vocational Courses, which will allow students to excel in their chosen field.
Students are welcome to apply directly to Gordano Sixth Form.
Should you have any queries, please contact our Sixth Form Office Manager, Mrs Holwell at sixthform@gordanoschool.org.uk
How do I apply?
The application process opens on Monday 23 November 2026. Current Year 11 students will receive an email from 'Applicaa' containing their unique username and password, along with a link to the application website. Students will need to log into Applicaa to apply.
For those students new to Gordano, and are applying after the deadline date mentioned below, please email sixthform@gordanoschool.org.uk.
Application Deadline
Applications should be submitted by Friday 15 January 2027.
Please note if applications are submitted after the deadline date you will still be considered, however, we may be unable to accommodate your subject choices.
Bursary Funding
The 16-19 Bursary Fund is designed to support Post-16 students in full-time education with the financial challenges of their continuing education.
Details on eligibility and how to apply can be found 16-19 Bursary Fund 2026/27
For further details, please visit: 16 to 19 Bursary Fund - Gov.uk 9 (www.gov.uk)
