Applying for Lower Sixth at Leighton Park

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Lower Sixth at Leighton Park

The Leighton Park Sixth Form combines the best academic progress in Berkshire with award-winning student personal development and sector-leading pastoral care, all within a kind, empowering and supportive learning environment and set in 65 acres of beautiful parkland.

Key dates for Sixth Form entry

Find out more about the extensive range of A Level subjects we offer or explore more about the IB (International Baccalaureate).

  • Deadline for applying for a Scholarship or Bursary was Friday 1st November 2024
  • Assessment Afternoon – Wednesday 13th November 2024
  • Academic Scholarship Assessment Day – Wednesday 20th November 2024

Overseas Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Early registration is advised as demand for places is high.

Contact Claire, Fiona and Nickee in the Admissions Team:
T: +44 0118 987 9608
E: [email protected]

Sixth Form entry overview

Leighton Park is a selective independent school and entry to our Sixth Form is determined by academic results.

Candidates should be predicted a minimum of five GCSE passes or equivalent at grade 6 or above, and grade 7 in any subjects students are planning to study at A Level or as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Programme.

Check our Admissions Policy and Standard Terms & Conditions for full details or see our application process below.

Applying to Leighton Park for 16+ entry

You can make a Lower Sixth application to Leighton Park via our Admissions Portal, where, once registered, you will have the chance to track where your child is in the process and see what you need to do next. Watch our short How to Apply video, for instructions on how to use the Admissions Portal.

UK Applications for September 2025 and beyond

The Registration Form for UK Students is for families who are permanently resident in the UK. You will be asked to upload a copy of your child’s most recent school report and passport. The registration fee of £150 can be paid at the end of the registration form. Please note: this fee is non-refundable.

International Applications

International applications are made on a rolling basis, and you are encouraged to apply between September and March the academic year prior to your child joining the School.

There is a two-step process for families who do not live in the UK.

Step one – complete the Admissions Enquiry for International Students Form.

Step two – once we have reviewed this, we will ask you to complete the relevant registration form which you will find as a Checklist item on the Admissions Portal.  Payment of the non-refundable registration fee can be made once the registration form has been completed, using a credit or debit card. The registration fee for European Economic Area (EEA) nationals is £150 and for non-EEA nationals is £200.

If you have any questions during this process, please contact Claire, Fiona and Nickee in the Admissions Team:

Assessment Afternoon for students resident in the UK is Wednesday 13th November 2024.

During the afternoon, students will join current students for lunch and take part in group assessments. Each student will have an individual interview.

Students resident overseas will sit the tests in English and Maths remotely at a mutually convenient time and under the supervision of their current school or a trusted educational agent.

Students will have a interview with a senior member of staff. All staff are experienced at interviewing students and helping them to feel confident about talking about their interests and the subjects they wish to study.

If you’re applying from overseas, we can make arrangements for students to sit the tests and attend the interview remotely. Please contact the Admissions Team for more information.

We will contact your child’s school to request a confidential reference from the Head. New students are not able to start at Leighton Park until a reference has been received and reviewed.

A conditional offer of a place will be based on GCSE predicted grades, references and the interview.

We look for candidates who are predicted at least five GCSE passes or equivalent at grade 6 or above, and grade 7 in any subjects students are planning to study at A Level or as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Programme.

A grade 8 at GCSE is required in order to study Further Mathematics at A Level or Higher Level on the IB.

Offers are also subject to a satisfactory reference which will be requested from the student’s current school.

Information about how to accept a place

We’ll send you an acceptance form with an offer of a place for your child. We ask that you return this with an acceptance deposit as soon as possible as places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Once you have accepted your child’s place, we will offer them an orientation day in the Summer Term and an induction day in September, as well as invitations to social events to help your child feel confident over the summer and allow a smooth transition to their new school.

Merit-based scholarships and means-tested Bursaries are available. Potential academic scholars will be invited back based on their performance in our entrance assessments. Families wishing to apply for all other scholarships, such as Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport, and our bursaries, should make separate applications for these – following the instructions on the Scholarships and Bursaries webpages.

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“Sixth form at LP is a truly unique experience. In the classroom, teachers push you to your academic limits and provide support to develop you beyond them, fuelling a life long passion for your subjects and helping you achieve to the best of your ability. We are encouraged to think ‘outside the box’, beyond the syllabus and research topics of interest. Not only does LP develop you academically but also as a person.”

Ahmer | A*, A*, A*, A AT A LEVEL WITH AN A* EPQ | MEDICINE, IMPERIAL COLLEGE

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