Applications for September 2023
How do I make an application?
Applications to apply for September 2023 have now closed. The deadline was 9am on Monday 16 January 2023. Unfortunately we are unable to accept late applications.
Applications are made through Applicaa using the following link:
Open Evening
Our Open Evening took place on Thursday 20 October. If students were unable to attend there will be the opportunity to book a place on our Taster Day in June. Details will be shared with applicants in the Summer term.
Open Evening Presentation slides by Head of Sixth Form
What are the entrance requirements?
Waldegrave is non-selective however there are national minimum GCSE grades required to study A Levels. On your application you will be asked for your predicted grades. These are used for guidance only as we recognise many applicants improve their grades between mock exams and public exams. Applicants will be accepted onto courses following the results of the GCSEs received in August.
You will be asked to choose three subjects that you think you would like to study at A Level. No firm decision needs to be made until Enrolment Day in August and confirmation of your place will depend on availability of courses on the day.
For more information on the subjects we offer please view Sixth Form Subjects webpage.
If you have not sat GCSEs or iGCSEs you will need to provide a Statement of Compatibility.
What happens after I have submitted an application?
All applicants are given a Conditional Offer. Offers will be made at the end of the Spring term.
Places at Waldegrave are not guaranteed until after Enrolment Day in August.
We advise all applicants to make at least three applications to A Level providers.
What happens on Enrolment Day in August?
This will take place on the same day as GCSE results for current Waldegrave students and the following day for external applicants. Towards the end of the Summer term 2023 you will receive an Enrolment Pack and the time of your appointment to attend on Enrolment Day. We strongly advise you attend your enrolment meeting and do not book holidays.
Your place in Sixth Form is not guaranteed and is only confirmed once your meeting has concluded.
Applicants will be given an appointment time to attend according to the Oversubscription Criteria of distance from home to Waldegrave. Oversubscription Criteria. Please read this document carefully.
Information on admissions data for the last three years can be viewed at Admissions Data.
Key Dates
Open Evening - Thursday 20 October 2022
Applications open - Friday 21 October and close Monday 16 January 2023
Y11 into Y12 Induction Day - Thursday 22 June 2023
GCSE Results Day - Thursday 24 August 2023
Enrolment Days - Thursday 24 August (internal applicants) & Friday 25 August (external applicants 2023). Appointment times will be communicated by the end of the Summer term
