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Each year we welcome approximately thirty new students from local state and independent schools, who want to take advantage of everything that our Sixth Form has to offer.
To join the Sixth Form, you are invited to visit an Open Event or on a private tour. To take your interest further, you should register your application and pay a registration fee. Candidates receive a conditional offer of a place in the Sixth Form after completing a personal statement and once a satisfactory reference from their current school has been received.
King’s offers a leading sixth form in Worcester, combining academic excellence with outstanding preparation for university and future careers. Welcoming both internal pupils and external applicants, the Sixth Form provides a dynamic and supportive environment for students aged 16–18.
Students typically study three A Levels from a broad subject range, alongside enrichment opportunities designed to develop independence, critical thinking, and real-world skills. With over 24 subjects available and strong academic outcomes, the school is a top choice for families seeking an independent sixth form in Worcestershire.
Beyond the classroom, students benefit from modern facilities, leadership opportunities, and a comprehensive careers programme, including university application support and guidance for competitive pathways such as Oxbridge and professional careers.
The Sixth Form experience is designed to prepare students not only for examinations, but for success in higher education and beyond.
Beyond the classroom, students benefit from modern facilities, leadership opportunities, and a comprehensive careers programme, including university application support and guidance for competitive pathways such as Oxbridge and professional careers.
The Sixth Form experience is designed to prepare students not only for examinations, but for success in higher education and beyond.
Choosing the Sixth Form at King’s Worcester
Choosing the right Sixth Form is a big step and that’s why we encourage you to come to an Open Event, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions, chat to existing pupils, and really get to know the school before deciding to apply. In the meantime, you may find our articles below helpful:
- Joining the Sixth Form: How I Knew It Was the Right Step for Me
- School or College? Seven Benefits of an Independent Sixth Form Education
- Ten Top Tips for a Successful Sixth Form Journey
Open Events
Prospective students and their families are welcome to join us for our Open Events. These include our Senior and Sixth Form Open Morning and Sixth Form Open Evening (dates for these can be found here). Key members of staff will be on hand to talk to you about our Sixth Form, including the Head of Sixth Form. Key Staff and Sixth Formers will act as personal guides on a tour of our facilities and classrooms, and will be more than happy to give an insight into life at King’s Worcester.
We also welcome visitors for a private tour during a normal school day at any point throughout the year.
During a Private Tour you will be welcomed by our Head, Mr Ben Charles, taken on a tour of our fantastic facilities by a member of Sixth Form and will be able to see everything that an education at King’s can offer, with the added bonus of your private Tour being able to be tailored towards individual academic & co-curricular interests.
To arrange a Private Visit, please click the link below.
Registration
If you decide that you would like to apply for a place in the Sixth Form, we’ll ask you to complete a registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee of £50. Visit our registration page for more information.
Taster Events
We host Sixth Form Taster Events each year so that prospective students can spend some time in the school and participate in a range of activities with our current Sixth Formers and staff. This is a fantastic way for prospective students to learn more about the school.
GCSE requirements
To qualify for entry to the Sixth Form, the minimum requirement for external candidates is usually six passes at least at grade 6 and a further two passes at grade 4 at GCSE. We would expect most of our Sixth Form applicants to comfortably exceed this. Ideally, candidates should expect to achieve a grade 7 or higher in any subject that is to be taken at A-level if these subjects have been taken at GCSE, but a 6 will usually be accepted.
Starting Sixth Form: Induction
We hold an extensive induction period for all Sixth Form students, helping them to integrate into life in the Sixth Form and to prepare for their journey ahead. As well as helping them to settle into the academic flow of Sixth Form life, we organise a series of activities to support the social development of the year group and to help integrate newcomers.
I believe the Sixth Form at King’s Worcester to be one of opportunities: academically, socially, and with a broad co-curriculum. We want students to make the most of these opportunities.
Admissions and Key Dates
Visit our Admissions and Testing pages where you will find our Admissions Booklet and essential information and dates for entry into the forthcoming year.
Sixth Form Prospectus
You can find a raft of information about our Sixth Form provision, facilities, curriculum and opportunities in our prospectus. Please do contact our admissions team if you would like to receive a hard copy.