How to Apply
Thank you for considering a Post-16 pathway at William Farr Sixth Form. All of the information you need in order to apply can be found under this section of the website.
Application Forms
Online Application Forms will be made available from Friday 23 January 2026.
Following submission of application forms, existing William Farr students will be invited to discuss their application and subject choice with a senior member of staff. Applicants from other schools will be invited to attend an open morning where they also have the opportunity to find out more about the school and discuss their application.
Timeline for the Sixth Form Application Process 2026
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Thursday 22 January 2026 |
Sixth Form Open Evening. |
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Friday 23 January 2026 onwards |
Online application forms available. |
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Monday 23 February 2026 |
Closing date for application forms. (Applications received after this date will still be welcomed, but subject places cannot be guaranteed.) |
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Monday 9 March 2026 |
Open Morning for applicants from other schools. (An opportunity to find out more about the Sixth Form, participate in a taster lesson, and discuss applications with a senior member of staff.) |
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Wednesday 24 June - |
Sixth Form Induction Programme (This is a three-day programme, which includes information about Sixth Form life, taster A Level sessions, the setting of preparatory work and an introduction to Higher Education.) |
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Thursday 20 August 2026 |
GCSE Results (Staff will be available on this day to provide further information and advice prior to the finalising of students’ Sixth Form course choices.) |
| Thursday 3 September 2026 | Year 12 first day in school |