Admissions Procedure & Key Dates
Each year, we welcome new students to join King Edward’s in the Lower Sixth for their A Levels. The below outlines the main points in your application journey.
How to Apply
To learn more about joining our Sixth Form and to request an application pack, contact our Registrar, Mrs Sheppard by emailing admissions@kes.school
The Application Process
In March, senior members of staff and subject specialists will interview prospective candidates. As a result of these interviews, and on the basis of a candidate’s predicted GCSE results, either a conditional or unconditional offer of a place may be made. More information on our open events and ways to visit us can be found here.
Key Dates
The Key Dates for students wishing to join our Sixth Form in September 2026 are listed below:
| Applications Open (External Applicants) | June 2025 |
| Sixth Form Open Afternoon - for more information, click here | Thursday 26 June 2025 |
| Closing Date for Applications (External Applicants) | Wednesday 11 February 2026 |
| Interviews (External Applicants) | Saturday 7 March 2026 |
| Offers Emailed to Applicants (External Applicants) | Monday 16 March 2026 |
| Closing Date for Acceptances | Wednesday 25 March 2026 |
Timeline of Key Dates
For a step-by-step timeline that covers your journey to applying to King Edward's Sixth Form, please see Page 74 in the Prospectus.
How to Book
For more information about our Sixth Form Open Events and how to book, please click here.
Entry Grade Requirements
We normally require 6 x Grade 6s at GCSE, including the subjects you wish to study at A Level (if you are already studying them at GCSE level).
Additionally, if you wish to study any of the following subjects at A Level, we will require a Grade 7 in that subject:
- Maths (Grade 8 is required if you also wish to study Further Maths)
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
You are also required to obtain Grade 4 in English Language and Maths if not studying those subjects at A level.
