How to apply

 

We welcome applications from external students.

Applications for external students are now open and close on 17th January

Once you have applied, you will not hear from us until after the closing date on 17th January.

If you did apply, please read the following of what to expect next:

1. Confirmation of Application

We will send out a confirmation of receipt of your application after January 17th and will then begin the process of reviewing each application.

2. Application Update

 An email will confirm if you have been invited to interview and confirm the date of this interview in February.

3. Sixth Form Interview

These will happen in March and April. You will need to make sure you bring:

  • Recent mock result
  • Attendance report

At your interview we will let you know if you have been offered a conditional place.

If you are offered a place, is it on the conditions that you meet the following requirements:

  • You must attend transition day in June 2025 (after the GCSE exams)
  • You must attend and enrol on GCSE Results day on the Thursday 21st August 2025
  • You must meet the entry requirements for the pathway and course you want to study.

4. External Transition Day

If you have been offered a conditional place you must attend Transition Day. This will be held at Paddington Academy in June 2025. You will need to attend in business dress or your current school uniform. This is an opportunity to trial your chosen subjects and collect your summer transition work.

5. GCSE Results day Thursday 21st August 2025

You must make sure to enrol at Paddington Academy Sixth Form on results day to secure your place on your desired subjects. Enrolment is on a first come first served basis for those that have been offered a place to study with us.

If you have any questions about the timeline or have not received any communication from us via email. Please contact us by email sixthform@paddington-academy.org

 

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