It is our aim when considering applications to accept students onto a curriculum which will suit their learning style and encourage them to flourish academically. Judgements and offers will be made on an appropriate level of prior academic achievement and a positive attitude/aptitude for learning.
Method of Application:
Prospectuses will be published during the Autumn Term each year. All current Windsor students will be invited and the event will be marketed locally and on the school website. They will be specifically issued to:
- All current Year 11 Windsor students
- Students visiting from other education establishments
- Those making specific requests by contacting the school
Information, advice and guidance meetings are set up for every prospective Sixth form student, with their parents, to provide expert professional support at a critical time of decision.
Entry Criteria for Courses:
A/S courses:
Students need to demonstrate evidence of a positive, self-motivated approach to learning and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above in five different subject areas (including English and Maths).
Level 3 Courses (BTEC / Applied / Diploma):
Students need to demonstrate evidence of a positive, self-motivated approach to learning and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and Maths).
For both of the above pathways, individual courses may have subject-specific GCSE requirements for entry - these are outlined fully in the prospectus each year.
Students who do not meet the entry criteria can discuss the courses that they want to follow with the Director of Sixth Form and may be given permission to join in exceptional circumstances.
Applications From Students Not Currently Studying in Year 11 at Windsor:
Each year a number of students can join our Sixth Form from other schools. Applications are welcomed from such students who wish to continue their studies at Windsor. The application process and entry requirements will be identical for both internal and external applicants.
Our admission number for external applications is a minimum of twenty. Where over-subscribed we will give priority to applicants as follows:
- Looked after children.
- Siblings of students on the roll of the school.
- All other applicants.
In the event of the school being oversubscribed in any of the above criteria, places will be offered to those living nearest the school as measured in a direct line distance from the home to the school.
Applicants refused admission to our Sixth Form are entitled to appeal to an independent appeals panel.