Applying for sixth form places

All Newcastle secondary schools and academies provide courses of study for post 16 students. 

You may not need to formally apply if you want to stay on at your current school. Check with your school.

You will need to apply for a place if you want to go to a different school sixth form.

Entry requirements for external students are exactly the same as for students already attending the school and usually depend on the course of study that a student wishes to follow. For information on entry requirements and courses available, contact the individual schools.

Applications for sixth form places should be made directly to each school not the local authority.

You can apply to more than one sixth form, via their website or contact them for an application form.

If you are refused a place in your chosen sixth form, you have a right to appeal the decision.

Support with the cost of post-16 study

If you are from a low income family and decide to stay on into sixth form, you may be entitled to:

• Free school meals
• Newcastle Schools 16 to 19 Bursary