Sixth Form Application Form (2020/21)

Your Details

Surname* Forename(s)* Date of Birth* Address (line 1)* Address (line 2) Postcode* Student telephone no* Parent telephone no* Student email* Name of current school* Current attendance (percentage) Nationality Country of birth If outside UK please provide date of entry to UK

Courses

Listed below are the courses we hope to offer in September 2020. You must enter your choices in order of preference 1 to 3 and also add a reserve choice (please indicate this subject with an ‘R’). If you intend to study Further Maths, you must enter four choices (two of your choices will be Maths and Further Maths) and also add a reserve choice.

• A level programme minimum criteria: 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths.
• Vocational programme criteria: 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4, ideally with English Language and Maths.
• You will also need to meet subject-specific criteria for individual subjects.
• The opportunity to re-sit English OR Maths will be available and compulsory for students who have not achieved a grade 4.

	1	2	3	R
Applied Science (BTEC National Diploma)
Art, Craft and Design (A level)
Biology (A level)
Business (Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate – equivalent to 1 A level)
Chemistry (A level)
Computer Science (A level)
Construction and the Built Environment (BTEC National Extended Certificate – equivalent to 1 A level)
Criminology (WBEP Diploma – equivalent to 1 A level)
Digital Media (OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate)
Economics (A level)
Engineering (Level 3 Foundation Technical Level – equivalent to 1 A level)
English Language (A level)
English Literature (A level)
French (A level)
Geography (A level)
Health and Social Care (BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate – equivalent to 1 A level)
Health and Social Care (BTEC Level 3 National Diploma – equivalent to 2 A levels)
History (A level)
IT (Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate – equivalent to 1 A level)
Mathematics (A level)
Further Mathematics (A level)
Core Maths
Performing Arts (BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate – equivalent to 1 A level)
Physics (A level)
Politics (A level)
Psychology (A level)
Religious Studies (A level)
Sociology (A level)
Sport (Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate – equivalent to 1 A level)
Sport (Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma – equivalent to 2 A levels)

Year 11 Subjects

Please complete the table below with the subjects you are studying in Year 11, together with your most recent predicted grade.

Compulsory Subjects

	Predicted grade or REG	Date of estimate
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics

Your Subjects

	Subject	Predicted grade or REG	Date of estimate
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9
10

Results

Please complete the table below with the details of any GCSE or vocational qualifications that you have already taken and the results you obtained.

	Subject	Grade obtained	Date obtained
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4
5
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9
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To ensure a smooth transition and effective support, we require details about any learning support you have had, as well as any disabilities, personal circumstances (including whether you have an Education, Health and Care Plan or if you are in the care of the local authority), school exclusions and criminal convictions. This information will be kept securely with your application and will not be passed on to anyone outside of Ridgewood School. Please complete the box below with the relevant details.

Please indicate whether Ridgewood School is your 1st or 2nd choice:*1st2nd

Please note: The entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publication. They remain subject to revision as further information is provided by the Department for Education regarding the structure and assessment of curriculum and qualifications. Ridgewood School reserves the right to review and amend these entry requirements and to consider the entry requirement for each student on an individual basis. Further information regarding entry requirements can be found on the website.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application form via letter or email, which will detail the time and date of your first meeting with a member of the sixth form team. At this time, there will be an opportunity for you to discuss your subjects and pathway. Please note that subject choices at this stage are provisional and some courses may not run due to low application numbers.

About You

Why do you want to take the courses for which you have applied? What are some of your personal interests and achievements? Please give details of any work experience you have completed (including any part-time job(s) you currently have).