How to apply
Applications are made directly to our sixth form and can be made via the link below.
Each student must complete an application form with details of predicted grades and related course options. We then send out conditional offers based on the student’s predicted grades and their related courses options at that time. Offers are subject to change in accordance with the actual results a student achieves.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact.
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Pathways
We offer two key pathways at Ark Walworth Sixth Form.
A Level Pathway
We offer the core academic A Level subjects that we know are most valued by good universities, and that allow you to keep your progression options as open as possible. Most students will study three linear A levels; some will take a fourth subject, depending on GCSE results.
Entry criteria: Grade 4 in English Literature and Maths. You will also need to meet the individual entry criteria for specific subjects.
Professional Pathways
Professional Pathways is an innovative programme of study for Ark BTEC students aged 16-18, comprising a high quality vocational curriculum that is directly relevant to the workplace and teaches students key employability skills. This programme is aimed at preparing students to apply for selective universities or for progression directly into employment through school leaver programmes or degree apprenticeships.
Entry criteria: Grade 4 in English Literature and Maths. You will also need to meet the individual entry criteria for specific subjects.
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Ark's unique Professional Pathways programme
Sixth formers love our unique vocational alternative to A levels, which provides them with the skills they need to thrive at university and throughout their career.
Access game-changing bursaries
For Year 13 leavers going onto higher education, we offer bursaries ranging from £3,000 to £50,000 to help with the financial costs of university life.
Best-in-class careers provision
Our pupils dream big for life after school thanks to our highly aspirational careers programme, which includes visits to prestigious universities and employers, one-to-one guidance and a rich programme of workshops and visiting speakers.
Course requirements
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Applied Science (Ext. Dip) |
Average of grade 4.5 with at least 4,4 in Science |
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Art |
6 in Fine Art or Art & Design |
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Biology |
6 in Biology or 6,6 in Combined Science |
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Business (Ext. Dip) |
Average of grade 4.5 |
| Chemistry | 6 in Chemistry or 6,6 in Combined Science |
| Community Languages | Considered on request as an additional supported, but not taught. |
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Computing |
6 in Mathematics and 6 in an IT related qualification |
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Economics |
6 in Mathematics and English Language |
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English Literature |
6 in English Language and Literature |
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French |
6 in French |
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Geography |
6 in Geography where studied or 6,6 in Combined Science where not |
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History |
6 in History where studied or 6 in English Literature and English Language |
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IT Practitioner (Ext. Dip) |
Average of grade 4.5, with at least 4,4 in a Science or IT related qualification |
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Mathematics |
7 in Mathematics |
| Further Mathematics | 8 in Mathematics |
| Music | Grade 6 GCSE music and/or Grade 4+ on chosen instrument |
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Physics |
7 in Physics or 7,7 in Combined Science, plus 7 in Mathematics |
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Psychology |
6 in Biology or 6,6 in Combined Science, plus 6 in Mathematics |
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Sociology |
6 in English Language and a Humanities subject |
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Spanish |
6 in Spanish |
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Foundation Business * (1 year programme) |
Average of grade 3, with English Language or Mathematics at grade 4 |