Admission Arrangements
2026 Entry
Admissions into Year 12 for Entry 2026
The stages of applying for Sixth Form are:
Stage 1 - Open evening on Thursday 13th November 2025
You are invited to our Sixth Form Open Event on Thursday 13th November 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The main presentation times are now completely sold out due to high demand! To make sure you don't miss out, we're offering two new 20-minute presentations. Please book here
This is a great opportunity for Year 11 students and their parents to:
- Attend a presentation about our Sixth Form.
- Meet our departmental staff and current students.
- Tour the school and learn more about the subjects you're interested in.
To attend, you must book your tickets online. Booking confirms your attendance and reserves your seats for one of the presentations.
Please book tickets here
Presentation Times
All presentations will take place in the Theatre.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (please arrive for 4:45pm) SOLD OUT
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM SOLD OUT
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM SOLD OUT
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM* SOLD OUT
*If you select the 7:15 PM presentation, we recommend touring the school and speaking with teachers beforehand, as the event ends at 8:00 PM.
Important Information
- There is a maximum of three people per family group.
- A ticket must be booked for each person attending.
- Please have your ticket ready upon arrival at your presentation, as this will register your attendance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Stage 2 - Subject Sampling Application by Friday 12th December 2025
Subject Sampling Evening is an important part of the application process for Sixth Form. Following our Open Evening in November, all students wishing to apply for Sixth Form should apply to be part of this event, which takes place on Thursday 5th February 2026.
Students, you should choose 6 subjects that you are considering taking in Sixth Form to trial at this event, including those you may be taking at GCSE, to fully appreciate the step-up in work that is required to achieve your intended A-level grades.
Please note this IS NOT your formal application to Sixth Form – this comes later. The deadline to apply for subject sampling is Friday 12th December 2025.
The application form for Subject Sampling Evening will be available following Open Evening in November 2025
Stage 3 - Completion of the Admission Form by 4pm on Monday 2nd March 2026
To ensure that you apply for the right subjects, please check our GCSE entry requirements for each subject which can be found here.
The admission form will be available following Subject Sampling Evening in February
Stage 4 - Attend Informal Chat
Upon completion of the admission form, applicants will be invited via email to book an informal chat.
Stage 5 - Pre-Admissions Presentations on Wednesday 24th June 2026
Attend a Pre-Admission Presentation for students and parents on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Invite to attend this evening will be emailed following the informal chat.
Stage 6 - Register on GCSE Results Day
GCSE Results Day 2026
Thursday 20th August 2026
All students including all ex-Y11 planning to start AGS must attend between these times with their results, or email if you cannot attend in person. You must give prior notice of non-attendance.
All results to be received by midday
Any queries email sixthform@alcestergs.com