Post-16 Admissions
Welcome to our Sixth Form admissions page. Read about our entry requirements, relevant documents and forms, and the application process.
How to apply
Your guide to joining Tupton Hall Sixth Form in September 2027. Apply online through Applicaa, using the link on the school website.
1 Open the application page
Visit www.tuptonhall.org.uk and open the Sixth Form menu. Select “Join our Sixth Form” to go to Applicaa.
Or go directly to Applicaa: tuptonhall.applicaa.com/year12
2 Start your application
Follow the instructions to create an account or sign in. Use an email address you check regularly and keep your login details safe.
3 Complete your details and choose your subjects
Fill in your application form carefully. Read the course information and option blocks before selecting your subjects. If you are unsure which subjects to choose, ask the Sixth Form team for help.
4 Check and submit
Check your personal details, contact information and subject choices, then submit your application. Check Applicaa and your email regularly for messages and next steps.
5 Complete your enrolment
You will also use Applicaa to complete your enrolment into Sixth Form. When the team asks you to enrol, log back in and follow the instructions to confirm your details and subject choices.
Remember: submitting an application is the first step. You will still need to complete enrolment when instructed.
Need help?
For questions about applying, choosing subjects or enrolling, email the Sixth Form team.
THS Post 16 Leaders
post16leaders@tuptonhall.org.uk
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).
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
Forms can only be filled in online as Finance will not accept paper copies.
- Tupton Hall School Bursary Application Form – Fill out form
- Tupton Hall School - Year 13/14 Bursary Continuation Claim – Fill out form
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 2027 entry:
- 14th October 2026

Taster Days
6th Form Taster Days for 2027 entry:
- Tuesday 29th June
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.
