Sixth Form Admissions
Welcome to this Sixth Form Admissions page on which you will find all the information you need to make your application to Gordon's Sixth Form.
Please visit the interactive map to explore the school and see further video presentations about the many aspects of Gordon's.
You will see the application form link below. This is for both internal Gordon's students and external applicants in Year 11.
Sixth Form applications for September 2026 must be submitted by 23 November 2025. Scholarship applications must be submitted by 14th November 2024.
Please also view the options guide and subject information section where you will find individual information booklets for each course that we offer.
Finally, at the bottom of this page you will find a list of all relevant documents including our admissions policy, entry requirements, over-subscription criteria and current charges.
OPEN EVENTS For 2026 Entry
Our Open Events are held during the Autumn Term and can be booked via this web page from June onwards. Due to the volume of applicants, please only book one event as the presentations are the same.
Open Evenings for both External applicants and current Y11 Gordon's Students
The evening includes a presentation from the Senior Leadership team, an opportunity to talk to the teachers at their subject stands and to view the school facilities.
Tuesday 30th September 18:00 - 20:00 (bookable from June 2025) Please Click here
Thursday 9th October 18:00 - 20:00 (bookable from June 2025) Please Click here
Open Mornings for External applicants only
The morning includes presentations from the Senior Leadership team and a guided tour of the school to view the school facilities and teachers in their classrooms.
Tuesday 21st October 10:15 - 12:30 (bookable from June 2025) Please Click here
Tuesday 11th November 10:15 - 12:30 (bookable from June 2025) Please Click here
Admissions timeline for entry into sixth form September 2025
| 3 October 2024 | Sixth Form Open Evening (External Students) |
| 10 October 2024 | Sixth Form Open Evening (Internal Students - current Year 11) |
| October 2024 (Date TBC) | Harlequins Partnership Assessment Day |
| 22 October 2024 12 November 2024 |
Sixth Form Open Mornings (External Students Only) |
| 22 November 2024 | Scholarship Application Deadline |
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24 November 2024 |
On-time deadline for all applications (internal and external Students) |
| 1st December 2024 | Sports Scholarship Assessment Day - 1st December 2024. Creative Arts assessment day - 4th December 2024 |
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13-17 January 2025
20-31 January 2025 |
Interviews for internal applicants
Interviews for external applicants (Day Places) Interviews and offers for external residential students to take place November – December 2024 |
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31 January 2025 |
Aptitude Assessment evening - Sport (5pm - 7pm) |
| 10 February 2025 | Conditional offer of a place in the Sixth Form to external and internal applicants |
| 28 February 2025 | Deadline for acceptance of conditional offers for all day applicants and Gordon's residential applicants. |
| 3 July 2025 | Sixth Form Taster Day |
| 21 August 2025 | GCSE Results Day |
| 3 September 2025 | Y12 Induction Day |
| 4 September 2025 |
Start of Term |
Boarding Categories
Day Boarding - Day Boarding students must be in school by 8.15 am ready for 8.20 am registration and can stay through until 7.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 7.00 pm on Friday. Sixth Form also have access to the library until 9.00 pm Monday to Thursday.
Weekly Residential Boarding - As a general rule, weekly boarders live at school from Sunday evening to Saturday lunchtime and return to school during the following Sunday evening, depending on exact school term dates. Weekly Boarders are not in residence for exeats and school holidays.
Full Residential Boarding – Full boarders live at school during term time. Full boarders are not in residence for exeats and school holidays.
In order for prospective students to demonstrate that they are eligible for a residential boarding place, they must meet one of the following criteria:
- full UK Citizenship; or
- a permanent or temporary UK Residency Permit with access to public funds; or
- have other approved access to public funds.
Please note that the scholarship programme is not intended as means of financial support for Sixth Form charges. For further information about our bursary programme for financial support please click here.