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.
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To learn more about joining our Sixth Form and to request an application pack, contact our Registrar, Mrs Sheppard by emailing registrar@kes.hants.sch.uk.
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
September 2025 Entry
The Key Dates for students wishing to join our Sixth Form in September 2025 are listed below:
Sixth Form Open Evening | Thursday 27 June 2024 |
Sixth Form Tea | Thursday 17 October 2024 |
Sixth Form Tea | Thursday 5 December 2024 |
Interviews | Saturday 8 March 2025 |
Closing Date for Acceptances | Wednesday 26 March 2025 |
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.