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.
If you would like to find out more please see our Sixth Form Prospectus or visit our Virtual Open Day.
The Application Process for September 2026 entry
Applications for September 2026 entry are now closed
Please explore our Virtual Open Day and Watch the video of Miss Mather’s Sixth Form Talk — originally fully booked at the Open Day, this recording includes all the key information you need about joining the Sixth Form.
Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th June 2026: Applicants who have been offered a place in Sixth Form are invited to attend a two day Induction. This will be an opportunity for applicants to take part in 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 2026: 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.
Sixth Form Appeals Process for September 2026 entry
In the event that the criteria for a conditional offer are not met, please see below information regarding the appeals process.
Sixth Form Admissions Appeals Hearing Process 2026 Entry
Sixth Form Admissions Appeal Hearing Request Form 2026 Entry
The Application Process for September 2027 entry
Our Sixth Form Open Morning will take place on the Saturday 17th October 2026. Bookings for this event will open in September 2026. You will be able to book onto a talk with the Head of Sixth Form and on the day you will be able to join subject talks and explore the school.
The application form for September 2027 will open on the 17th October 2026. Students will need to complete the form themselves.
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.