Admissions and Applying
Sixth Form Admissions Policy for September 2024
The admission number for students joining in Year 12 will be 112.
The admission number of external applicants applying to Wixams Academy for the first time is 40. The closing date for applications will be 1 April each year, but we recommend applications are fully completed by Thursday 1st February 2024, so we can begin to plan teaching groups accordingly. Applications received after 1st April 2024 will be considered if places remain available.
In the event of over-subscription, places will be allocated to:
- Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. [1]
- Children currently on roll at Wixams Academy at the time of admission, providing the course requirements are satisfied.
- Siblings of children on roll at Wixams Academy at the time of application, providing the course requirements are satisfied. [2]
- Any other children with those living nearest to the school being given highest priority, providing the course requirements are satisfied.
In the event of over-subscription, places will be allocated to those who live the closest to the school. Those with the shortest journey will be given priority. The distance will be assessed by measuring a straight line from the front entrance of the school to the applicant’s home.
The entry requirement grades outlined below apply equally to internal and external applicants.
[1] A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
[2] A sibling is defined as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers and sisters.
Overall Entry Requirements
A levels only
These courses are for students who have achieved a grade 5 English Language and Maths qualifications and a minimum of three other Level 2 qualifications at grade 5 or above, who meet also meet the individual subject requirements.
Mixed A level/Vocational offer
A mixture of A levels and BTEC/Diploma (vocational) courses are accessible to students where they have obtained grade 5 in GCSE English language and Maths and have at least three other courses at grade 4 or above.
GCSE Resits
Students who have gained access to level 3 courses but have either a Maths or English language GCSE grade of 3 will resit that GCSE as an additional subject. This is to support future progression to Higher Education, apprenticeships and future careers.
Some subjects also have specific entry requirements due to the nature of the course.
Subject Entry Requirements
| Subjects | Additional Entry Requirements |
| GCE Art, Craft and Design (Fine Art) |
Art GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students who have not studied Art for 12 months or more will need to complete a portfolio of tasks which would be independently assessed. |
| GCE Biology |
Combined Science GCSE or Biology GCSE at grade 6 or above. GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Chemistry |
Combined Science GCSE or Chemistry GCSE at grade 6 or above. GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Computer Science |
Combined or Single Science GCSE at grade 6 or above AND Maths GCSE at grade 6 or above. OR Computing GCSE at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Economics | English Language grade 6 and Maths grade 6. |
| GCE English Literature | English Language and Literature GCSE, both at grade 6 or above. |
| GCE French | French GCSE at grade 6 or above. |
| GCE Geography |
English Language and Maths and Science at grade 5 or above. Grade 6 or above in Geography. |
| GCE Product Design |
Design Technology GCSE or Art & Design GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students who have not studied one of these subjects for 12 months or more will need to complete a portfolio of tasks which would be independently assessed. |
| GCE History |
GCSE History or Geography at 5 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Mathematics | Maths GCSE at grade 7 or above. |
| GCE Further Mathematics | Maths GCSE at grade 8 or above. |
| GCE Physical Education |
PE GCSE at grade 5 or above. Science Grade 5 or better is highly desirable. Students who have not studied one of these subjects would be independently assessed. |
| GCE Physics |
Maths GCSE at grade 7 or above. Combined Science GCSE or Physics GCSE at grade 6 or above. English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Psychology |
Maths grade 5 and a Science/Biology at grade 5 or above. English Language at grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Business |
GCSE Business at grade 5 or above. Alternatively grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Maths. |
| Cambridge Technical in Health & Social Care Extended Certificate (L3) | Grade 4 or higher in Science GCSE. |
| GCE Sociology | No additional requirements. |
| GCE Spanish | Spanish GCSE at grade 6 or above. |
| Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology | No additional requirements. |
| GCE Dance | Dance GCSE at grade 5 or above OR appropriate relevant Dance experience assessed by audition where necessary. |
| GCE Drama |
Drama GCSE at grade 5 or above OR appropriate relevant Drama experience assessed by audition where necessary. English Language and English Literature Grade 5 or above. |
| GCE Law |
English Lit and Lang GCSE at grade 5 or above. Alternatively grade 5 or above in a humanities subject will be considered. |
| GCE Media Studies |
English GCSE at grade 5 or above. Media GCSE is desirable but not essential. |
| BTEC Level 3 Music |
GCSE Music grade 5 or BTEC Music Level 2 Merit. OR in lieu of Music at KS4, a video/in person performance audition in a style of their choice. |
| GCE Photography |
Art or Design GCSE at grade 5 or above, OR portfolio of own creative work. |
| GCE Politics | No additional requirements. |
| GCE Philosophy, Religion and Ethics |
GCSE Religious Studies at grade 5 or above and English Language at grade 5 or above. OR History or Geography GCSE at Grade 5 or above. |
| BTEC L3 Performing Arts |
This course will run if there are insufficient numbers to offer separate Dance, Drama and Music. Drama, Dance or Music GCSE at grade 4 or above OR appropriate relevant performance experience assessed by audition where necessary. |
| Year 12 Enrichment Courses | |
| All students will choose Core L3 Maths OR Extended Project Qualification OR Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver) in Year 12 OR MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses) |
Core L3 Maths: Maths GCSE at grade 5 or above. No additional requirements for EPQ or DofE. |
If you require additional guidance to complete your application, please email Mr R Mercel at rmercel@wixamsacademy.co.uk. We encourage everyone to apply online but if you require a paper application form you can request this via email.
Application Form
Applications for September 2025 entry are not available. Please keep an eye on this space for the form, which will be available in Autumn 2024.
