Applications for September 2025

External applicants

Applications for Highlands Sixth Form are now open, please click here to apply.  

Internal applicants 

Applications for Highlands Sixth Form for internal applicants will take place during pathways meetings at the end of January. Pathways meetings is an online parent and student meeting with a senior member of staff to discuss the student's post 16 pathways.

Admissions criteria

A level entry requirements: 
A minimum of 6 grades 9-4 with at least 3 grades 9-6 at GCSE including maths (grade 5) and English (grade 5) and a grade B/6 in each of the subjects to be studied at A level. 

BTEC entry requirements: 
A minimum of 6 grades 9-3 with at least 3 grades 9-4 at GCSE including maths (grade 4) and English (grade 4). 

Two A levels and 1 BTEC requirement: 
A minimum of 6 grades 9-3 with at least 3 grades 9-4 at GCSE including maths (grade 5) and English (grade 5). The entry requirements for the A level they want to pursue. 

One A level and 2 BTECs requirement: 
A minimum of 6 grades 9-3 with at least 3 grades 9-4 at GCSE including maths (grade 4) and English (grade 4). The entry requirements for the A level they want to pursue. 

For more information about sixth form admissions, please contact the sixth form team: sixthformadmissions@highlearn.uk