Applications open on Monday 6th September 2021 for entry in September 2021 and close on Monday 31st January 2022 at 4pm.
Please note that our deadline has now been extended to Monday 7th February 2022 at 4pm.
Applications after the 7th February will now be treated as late entries. As we are oversubscribed we will not be able to make further offers of places until GCSE Results Day 2022.
BWS has no catchment area for entry into Sixth Form but please consider carefully how the commute could affect your school day. Please see link to Admissions Policy/Annex E:
https://www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/assets/Uploads/Admissions-Policy-2021-23.pdf
Question 4: If you are oversubscribed is there a waiting list in operation?
Yes, according to criteria in Annex E in the Admissions Policy if you believe any apply to you please let us know.
https://www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/sixth-form/how-to-apply/admissions-policy/
Question 5: Is there school transport available?
No, but there may be bursary support if the situation warrants.
Question 6: What happens if I don’t get the grades to do the courses I want to do?
If you have met the general entry requirements and are holding a conditional offer from us, you can choose another subject (dependent on availability).
Question 7: I have chosen my subjects but I am not sure I have made the right choices. Will it be possible for me to change?
You can change subjects, subject to availability on the course and you having met the entry requirements for that subject.
Question 8: I am currently doing Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver/Bronze Award, will I be able to continue with it?
We do offer Duke of Edinburgh Award at BWS. For any specific enquiries, please contact Mr Oldham (jmo@bishopwordsoworths.org.uk) to discuss your individual case.
Question 9: Will I be able to play competitive sport whilst at BWS?
Yes. More information is available here:
https://www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/sixth-form/co-curricular-life/sport/
Question 10: I have special educational needs, can they be accommodated by BWS?
We support all sorts of additional educational needs. This is assessed on an individual basis so please contact sixth@bishopwordsworths.org.uk to discuss your specific requirements further.
Question 11: Is pastoral care available for Sixth Formers and is it easily accessible?
Yes, we have a full-time pastoral support officer, as well as Heads of Year for Years 12 and 13. Students are assigned an individual teacher mentor.
