We welcome applications for the McAuley Catholic High School Sixth Form from students who are committed to:

  • regular and punctual attendance
  • excellent attitudes to classroom learning
  • outstanding behaviour
  • supporting the Catholic ethos and work of the school

Please note: The Headteacher reserves the right to adjust entry criteria in light of individual, pastoral or academic circumstances to ensure suitable progression pathways for all students. This is supportive of the mission statement and Catholic ethos of the school

Minimum entry criteria for Level 3 (A level) courses offered in the Sixth Form

Level 3 – A-levels

Minimum requirements: 5 GCSEs at Level 4 - 9 including Maths at Level 4 or above and English at Level 4 or above. Additional specific criteria apply in some subjects – see subject pages (click on the tab above) for more information.

Foundation Year Program (1 year course)

Minimum requirements: three GCSEs at grade 4 or above. (These do NOT have to include Maths and English as these are available as resits)

Sixth Form Admission Criteria for Applicants From Other Schools

Where there are more applications for admission from external candidates than the admission number, the Governing Body will apply the following criteria in strict order of priority (providing the necessary academic entry criteria is met)

Category 1 – Students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs

Category 2 – Children who are Looked After

Category 3 – Catholic Students currently attending other schools

Category 4 – Proximity to school

Continuation into Year 13

Students enrol onto 2 year courses of study and may continue on their chosen courses of study provided all course requirements are being met eg high attendance, meeting deadlines, making progress, role model behaviour and excellent attitudes to learning etc. The most successful learners secure End of Year 12 grades that are at or above their target grades.  For those who are still working towards their targets, continuation into Year 13 depends on their Year 12 record of eg attendance, attitude to learning etc as well as their future aspirations. Any student significantly underperforming or obtaining a grade U in a subject in their end of Year 12 assessments will meet with a member of the sixth form team to agree a plan of action and be carefully advised with regard to their options.