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    Sixth Form 2027 entry

    Our Sixth Form is a vibrant and diverse community, comprising students coming from over 40 schools across the locality. We welcome all applications and recognise how big a decision this is for young people. Thank you for considering BCCS. Please read through the admission arrangements and follow the guidance below to support your transition; we will support the process by offering clear and honest advice as to a young person’s best options for their post-16 education.

    Admissions Process & Key Dates for Sixth Form 2027 entry

    Wednesday 7th October 2026
    Sixth Form Open Event

    This event has now taken place. 

    There will be no further opportunity to visit or tour the Sixth Form except our Sixth Form Taster Day in summer term. The invite for this will be sent to all applicants, but spaces are limited, so early sign-up is recommended.

    Please note: We are very sorry, but we are unable to facilitate individual tours of the school.

    Wednesday14th October 2026
     Application Form for Sixth Form 2027 Opens

    Current BCCS Year 11s: please do not start a new application. Please log in with the details which will be emailed to you prior to the application form going live. If you have any issues please email  post16admissions@bristolcathedral.org.uk

    Please read all the information on this page before submitting a new application.

    Date TBC - Late June 2027

    Sixth Form Taster Day

    Applicants, please check your emails in the summer term as we will send out the taster day invite and sign up form. Please note; this will only been sent to those who have completed applications for BCCS Sixth Form 2027. 

    Thursday 19th August 2027

    GCSE Results Day / Enrolment

    As soon as GCSE results are known, students should confirm their intention to take up a place via the online admissions & enrolment portal and upload evidence of their results. A guide on how to do this will be sent out to all applicants nearer the time. 

    Where BCCS is oversubscribed all applications will be considered in line with the published admission arrangements and no place can be guaranteed.

    To enrol, please login to your application from 8am on Results Day.

    September 2027

    Induction Day for Sixth Form

    Details to follow enrolment.

    Admission Arrangements 2027/28 

    Entry Requirements 

    • To be eligible to enter the sixth form, both internal and external students will be expected to have met the minimum academic entry requirement at GCSE which is at least five grades at 6, 6, 5, 5, 5 and a 4 in English Language or Literature.
    • Subject specific entry requirements are linked below.

    Sixth Form 2026 Applications

    If you would like to be considered for a late entry or be added to our waiting list please email post16admissions@bristolcathedral.org.uk

    Bristol Cathedral Choir School Sixth Form admission arrangements 2026/27

    Allocation Statement for Sixth Form 2026 offers

    Parents/carers have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel following an unsuccessful application.

    For further information:

    For all Sixth Form admission related queries please contact post16admissions@bristolcathedral.org.uk

    For all other general enquiries about Sixth Form please contact post16@bristolcathedral.org.uk