Why Choose Beechen Cliff Sixth Form?
- A large, mixed Sixth Form of over 400 students.
- An unpretentiously academic Sixth Form offering a choice of 27 A Levels, Core Maths, and EPQ.
- Excellent academic results with 65% A*-B grades at A Level (10% above national average) and an average grade of Distinction for Level 3 qualifications in 2025.
- A well-established Oxbridge and Medicine programme.
- A high proportion of students gaining places at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, and a growing number of coveted degree apprenticeships.
- An unrivalled range of super-curricular, extra-curricular and student leadership opportunities.
- A strong tradition of sporting excellence, including the Bath Rugby ACE partnership programme.
- An impressive careers and higher education programme.
- Comprehensive pastoral support.
The Application Process for September 2026
The Sixth Form Application Form will open on the 18th October 2025. Please check back to access the live link on this date.
Key dates for application:
September: Sign up for the Open Morning.
Saturday 18th October, 9:00am-12.30pm: Sixth Form Open Morning.
Join us for an informative and welcoming morning especially for prospective students and their parents/carers. Meet our dedicated Sixth Form team and passionate subject teachers, hear all about our exciting courses, and get a real feel for life in our Sixth Form. This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, explore our facilities, and find out how we can support your next steps. The first talk begins at 9.00am. To guarantee a place at a Main Talk please register in advance and sign up for a time slot. If you haven’t pre-registered you can register on arrival at the Open Morning.
Saturday 18th October, 1.00pm: Applications open for Beechen Cliff Sixth Form. The online application form will go live on this date and will be found on our admissions webpage.
Friday 12th December: Applications close. (Applications received after this date will be added to a waiting list.)
January to March: Admissions Conversations with applicants.
The Sixth Form team will discuss A Level options and answer applicants’ questions during their conversation. Please note these are not formal interviews and do not affect entry to Sixth Form. Boarding interviews, however, are an integral part of the application process if the Boarding House is oversubscribed.
External applicants – Meetings (in person or by phone) with the Sixth Form Team.
Internal applicants – Meetings during the school day with the Sixth Form Team.
Invitations to sign up to these will be emailed out to applicants in Spring 2026.
June: Applicants are invited to attend a two day Induction. This will be an opportunity for applicants to attend subject lessons, have a tour and hear from our Sixth Form and Prefect team. A full programme will be sent by email nearer the time.
Thursday 20th August: GCSE results day. All applicants will complete an online Enrolment Form via Applicaa and will be emailed to confirm their status. Post-GCSE advice is available for internal applicants.
Queries
If you have any questions at all concerning applications to The Sixth Form at Beechen Cliff, please contact:
Mrs Jen Hulett, Sixth Form Admissions Officer
Telephone: 01225 480466
E-mail: sixthformadmissions@beechencliff.mnsp.org.uk
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement onto the A Level programme is 5 GCSEs at Grade 6 including at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. Students will also have to obtain at least a GCSE Grade 6 in the subject (or related subjects) of the chosen A Level subject – see Prospectus for more details.