Admissions process

At Dixons Sixth Form we understand that the process of applying can be a daunting one and appreciate, at times, students can be unaware what stage their application is at and what happens next. Therefore, we have made the application process as simple as possible and throughout the year there are many opportunities for you to stay in touch and ask questions about your courses.
 

Our admission process

Step 1 - Investigate us and our courses 

Attend one of our open evenings in the Autumn term and explore our website that contains information on all our courses and many of our enrichment opportunities. Read about the subjects we offer in more detail in the Subject Information section of the admissions page. Review the entry criteria for the subjects you would like to study with us.  

Step 2 - Apply 

To have access to all of our courses you will need to ensure that you have completed your application online by 19 January 2026.

Step 3 - Application interview

After your application we will keep in touch by email and then we will invite you to have an interview via telephone on one of our interview evenings. These interview evenings take place from December through to April and there is no need to be concerned if people you know are invited before you, all students have an equal chance of being offered a place. 

Following your interview, all being well, you will receive a provisional offer of a place. 

Step 4 - Accept your provisional place

A provisional place is a place on your agreed courses subject to you achieving the entry criteria required for those courses. We do not operate a waiting list as we believe it’s important for you to be able to plan with certainty where you will be studying after GCSEs. 

Step 5 - Attend your New Student Day 

We will invite you to a new student day in July to help make the transition from GCSE study to level 3 study. On these days you will receive summer work for each of your courses so you are ready to make a flying start in September. 

Step 6 - Complete your assigned summer work

You will be given your summer work on our new student days and this will be available on the website. You will need to bring your completed work with you when you start your lessons in September to ensure you are prepared to begin your new courses.

Step 7 - Enrol

You will be given an appointment for enrolment on the day you receive your GCSE results! It is important, wherever possible, that you do not take holidays and are available to attend your enrolment interview in August of your enrolment year