ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & Course information
Sixth Form Prospectus & Course Guide 2027-28
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: NEXT STEP GUIDANCE
A key part of the next step guidance for students in Years 10 and 11 is learning about the many different pathways to choose from at Post 16. Students will match their interest, skills and career intentions to the different courses available.
We encourage students, parents and carers to explore and understand all the different pathways before making the important decision about where and what to study at Post 16.
STEP 2: SIXTH FORM Open Evening and Taster Days
You will be invited to attend our Sixth Form Open evening, during which you may spend time with subject specialists discussing both the content, assessment and entry requirements for each subject. The event will include a welcome from the Principal, and an introduction to the Sixth Form from the Head of Sixth Form.
Following on from this, you may also attend our Sixth Form taster lessons alongside other members of your year group. These sessions provide the opportunity for further research, and to ask wider questions of the Sixth form teaching team. Please inform the Sixth Form team if interested.
STEP 3: MAKING YOUR APPLICATION – HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the Budmouth Academy Sixth Form Application Form by 29th January 2027.
STEP 4: ADVICE & GUIDANCE
You will be invited to an Advice and Guidance Meeting (3rd and 10th March 2027) where you will be able to discuss your options in more detail. The meeting will also enable you to make any relevant updates. After this you will receive a conditional offer. The letter will confirm the choices you have expressed an interest in studying.
STEP 5: POST-APPLICATION – YOUR ENROLMENT
If the entry requirements are achieved, students may enroll into Budmouth Academy Sixth Form during and following the GCSE Results Day. You can do this online to confirm your chosen options and confirm you have met all entry requirements. Should you have not achieved the required results please contact the Sixth Form team using the following email to discuss potential options or to arrange a face to face meeting. sixthformenquiries@budmouth-aspirations.org
STEP 6: ANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions about the application process or the course offer, please let us know.