Post-16 Admissions
Welcome to our Sixth Form admissions page. Read about our entry requirements, relevant documents and forms, and the application process.
Sixth Form Prospectus
Entry Requirements
To study A Levels, you will need to achieve at least five GCSEs at grades 9–4 (or equivalent BTEC qualifications). This should ideally include a grade 5 or above in English Language and Mathematics.
Each A Level subject has its own entry requirements. In most cases, you will need at least a grade 5 in the same subject at GCSE to continue it at A Level, if you studied it at GCSE.
Some subjects — including Science, Mathematics and Modern Foreign Languages — have additional entry requirements. Make sure you speak to your subject teachers or faculty staff to check what grades you need.
Alongside your A Levels, you will also have the chance to take part in enrichment activities and leadership qualifications to support your learning and future plans.
All students will be expected to choose 3 A Levels which they will study for 2 years (the exception being students who study 3 A Levels plus Further Mathematics). More information about Courses, entry requirements and option blocks can be found by clicking here.
There will be examinations in the summer term of Year 12 and in Year 13: courses are assessed regularly through classwork, homework, independent study, coursework and formal examinations.
All students will be interviewed by a member of the Sixth Form team. This will enable them to make an informed choice about the best subjects to suit their individual needs. Parents are welcome to discuss these choices with the Sixth Form team following the interview.
Bursary Forms & Information
It is vitally important that parents so not send the completed forms via email; they can only be handed in as paper copies in a sealed envelope.
16 - 18 Student Bursary Fund
The current bursary policy and application will be changing considerably on all levels.
You could benefit from financial support to help with:
- Transport
- Equipment
- Meals
- Educational visits or trips and more.
How to apply & important dates
Applications for the Sixth Form are handled online through the Aplicaa app: https://tuptonhall.applicaa.com/6
Applications are completed online. Please click here to begin your application process.
In order to complete the application, you may need specific pieces of information to hand:
- Your doctor’s details
- Information about your parents’ occupations (optional)
- A copy of your passport (if you have not been living in the UK for the past 3 years)
The application form does not have to be completed in one session. It can be saved and finished later.
Important Dates
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Applications Open |
October 2025 |
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Application Deadline |
January 2026 |
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GCSE day and Post 16 Registration for September Start |
Thursday 21st August 2026 |
Open Evening and Taster Days
We can't wait to get prospective students on site and show them all we have to offer! We have an annual Open Evening for current Year 11 students and offer subsequent taster days later in the summer term. In the meantime, please email Head of Sixth Form; c.burton@tuptonhall.org.uk for more information.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Every Autumn we invite Year 11 students and their families to discover what our Sixth Form has to offer.
We welcome students from our own school as well as ten other local secondary schools.
Open Evening for September 2026 entry:
- 15th October 2025
Taster Days
6th Form Taster Days for 2026 entry:
- TBC
- TBC
Still not sure what to do after GCSEs? We'd advise you to keep your options open and see what Tupton Hall Sixth Form could offer.
We're a vibrant and friendly community of students from lots of different schools - and one of the best performing sixth forms in Derbyshire.
Experience a typical day in our dedicated wing of the school... our common room is a must-see!
Get to know our supportive staff and try out the A Levels you want to study.