Sixth Form Admissions

Consultation on Post 16 Admission Arrangements 2026/27

Year 12 2025 Applications

The deadline for on time applications for Year 12 2025 is 12 noon on Friday 10th January 2025.

Please note applications submitted after the deadline will be considered late. This includes applications that were started before the deadline but sumitted after (incomplete applications). Late and incomplete applications will be considered after all on time applications on results day in line with our published admission arrangements.

Please read all the information on this page carefully including our 2025/26 admission arrangements before submitting your application.

The admission number for Year 12 is 100. This is the number of places which will be offered on an annual basis to eligible external applicants. i.e students who are not already on roll at Bristol Cathedral Choir School. If fewer pupils intend to transfer from Year 11, the school will admit over the admission number.

A list of available subjects and our entry requirements can be found below.

To submit an application for Year 12 2025 please click here.

Admissions Process & Key Dates Year 12 2025 entry

The Sixth Form is a vibrant and diverse community, comprising of students coming from over 40 schools across the locality. We welcome all applications and recognise how big a decision 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.

Wednesday 9th October 2024	Open Event
Wednesday 16th October 2024	Application Form for Year 12 2025 opens at 12 noon Please click here to submit an application for Year 12 2025 Current BCCS Year 11s: please do not start a new application. Please login with the details emailed to you. If you have any issues please email post16admissions@bristolcathedral.org.uk Please read all information on this page before submitting a new application.
Friday 10th January 2025	On-time application deadline - 12 noon Friday 10th January 2025 Applications submitted after the deadline will be treated as late. Incomplete applications (i.e. those started before the closing date but not completed on-time) will also be treated as late. On results day we will process late applications after on-time applications and cannot guarantee a place.
Mid-March 2025	On time and internal applicants will receive conditional offers and information regarding next steps. Communications will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your spam/junk folders to ensure communications are not missed. If you have any questions please email post16admissions@bristolcathedral.org.uk
July 2025	Taster Day More information to follow.
Thursday 21st August 2025	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. Details will be updated as the year progresses. 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.
Early September 2025	Induction Day for Year 12. Details to follow enrolment.
End of September/early October 2025	Appeals Heard

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.
• Students meet the course entry grades for the subjects applied for as specified in the courses guide for each subject (and summarised in the table below).
• Students may choose up to 4 A Level subjects, but only one subject from a block. This will be made clear on the application form.
• Whilst every effort is made, admission to BCCS does not guarantee entry to the courses as offered in the prospectus. Entry to courses is subject to sufficient student numbers, relevant staffing and the availability of specialist accommodation that is cost effective.
• If a course is unable to run, due to insufficient numbers or changes in staffing, BCCS will contact students concerned in the first instance.
• Enrichment afternoon for Year 12 students is timetabled for period 4 and 5 on Tuesday afternoons.
• Changes to courses following discussion with students will only be permitted if there is room in the intended class and that altering the course does not involve unreasonable disruption to the learning experiences of other students.
• If you are unsure which criterion your postcode falls under, you can use this government web tool to check your local authority.

Subject specific entry requirements

Subject	Specific subject grade(s)	Maths grade	English (language or literature) grade
Art (Fine Art or Graphics)	6 in Art
Biology	6, 6 in combined science or 6 in Biology	6, but 7 is highly recommended
Business Studies	5 in Business (if taken)	5	6
Chemistry	6, 6 in combined science or 6 in Chemistry	6, but 7 is highly recommended
Computer Science	5 in Computer Science (if taken - if not, you will be asked to submit evidence of your experience or passion in the subject)	6
Drama & Theatre Studies			6
DT (Textiles)	More information will be available for this subject soon.
Economics		6	6
English Language	6 in English Language
English Literature	6 in English Literature
Geography	6 in Geography
Government & Politics			6
History	6 in History
Maths	7 in Maths
Further Maths	7 in Maths, a grade 8/9 is recommended
Modern Foreign Languages - French or German	6 in the desired language (French or German)
Music	6 in Music
Music Technology	GCSE Music is desirable but not essential More information about this subject will be available soon.
Physics	6, 6 in combined science or 6 in Physics	6, but 7 is highly recommended
Psychology		5	6
Religious Studies: Philosophy & Ethics	6 in Religious Studies OR 6 in English		6
Sociology		5	6
Sports Studies	6 in GCSE PE OR 6 in English or Biology

Admission Arrangements 2025/26

In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2025/26. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2025.

Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School (BCCS) Post 16 admission arrangements 2025/26

Printable 2025/26 application form

Supplementary Information Form (Staff)

Application for an Out of Year Group Request

If you are unsure which criterion your postcode falls under, you can use this government web tool to check your local authority.

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

Year 12 2024/25

Late Applications

To submit a late application for Year 12 2024, please submit this form. Link will open in a new tab. Our waiting list will operate until 31st December 2024.

In line with the School Admissions Code, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) has determined (agreed) the admission arrangements for the academic year 2024/25. These arrangements are for children who will be admitted to the school at the normal point of entry for September 2024.

Please click on the links below to view the admission arrangements and relevant admission forms.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School (BCCS) Post 16 admission arrangements 2024/25

Printable 2024/25 application form

Supplementary Information Form (Staff)

Application for an Out of Year Group Request

Appeals

All applicants refused a place have the right of appeal to an independent appeal panel constituted and operated in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code. 

Link to Post 16 Appeal Guidance

Link to Letter of Appeal Form

Link to our 2024 First Round Allocation Statement

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