Sixth form entry

Thank you for considering Christ’s Hospital for your Sixth Form education. Our over-riding aim is to ensure that our sixth form students realise their full potential, wherever their talents, interests and ambitions lie. We hope that they will leave CH as well-rounded, confident young men and women who are able to tackle life’s challenges positively and make valuable contributions to society.

Over 97% of students from Christ’s Hospital continue to higher education, either immediately after Year 13 or following a year out. In 2025, out of the cohort of 116 students choosing to apply through UCAS, 90% were able to take up their first-choice offer.

Each year we invite prospective sixth form students to a taster day, when they can choose two subjects to ‘try out’, as well as meeting current students and have the opportunity of discovering all CH has to offer.

All applicants should be on course to achieve a minimum of 4 A (level 7 grades) and 4 B (level 6 grades). The A grades should be in the subjects they wish to study at A level.

For sixth form entry in September 2027 a completed application form needs to be with us by 16 October 2026.

All applicants will be contacted and invited for an initial computer based assessment on Saturday 31 October 2026. Following this, selected candidates will be invited for an interview on Saturday 28 November 2026.

Applicants wishing to be assessed for a scholarship kindly need to let us know which subject they would like to be considered for.

Means-tested bursaries are available for students new to the sixth form.

If you apply for a bursary you will be assessed according to your means. Families on very low incomes may also be assisted with the cost of pocket money, House Funds, travel costs and sports wear. Our offers are subject to our normal entry criteria.

Scholarships are awarded for academic excellence and for outstanding ability in music, art, drama and sport. The awards are offered to existing students as well as those entering the school at Sixth Form with a value of between 5% and 25%.

All sixth form students at CH have access to our careers centre with library, breakout pods, lecture hall and networking area.

We offer a unique experience for our sixth form students and academic study is combined with a diverse broader curricular programme which offers an enormous range of activities, clubs and societies including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, expeditionary education,  Model United Nations, CCF, chess, debating, public speaking and so much more.

The university application process is managed by Mr Will Richards, Head of Sixth Form, and a team of specialist tutors. The Careers Department run by Miss Helen-Claire Burt organises a whole range of careers events hosted throughout the year, including professional lunches and networking events.

Do not hesitate to contact us, 01403 246555, if you have any questions.