APPLICATIONS FOR THE SIXTH FORM
Post‑16 Admissions & Enrolment 2025–26
Apply now for a place in Cranford’s Sixth Form. Watch our short student & staff video, then enrol promptly after GCSE results day.
Read this first
Enrolment takes place at the academy, immediately after GCSE results are released. "Standard" enrolment closes on or before 1 October each year, but places usually fill much earlier. In practice, most places are filled before the end of August and a waiting list then operates.
Current Cranford students (Year 11)
No application needed
Complete the enrolment form only. You must meet the minimum academic entry requirements for Sixth Form and for each chosen subject.
External applicants
Apply online + documents
Complete the online admissions application. Bring proof of all GCSE qualifications and passport to enrol on DATE TO BE CONFIRMED.
Oversubscription criteria are applied in the same order as for the rest of the academy. Course discussions do not form part of the offer decision.
Minimum academic entry requirements
Requirements are applied identically to internal and external students. Please check both the Sixth Form minimums and any subject‑specific requirements before you apply/enrol.
Timeline & important rules
Attend enrolment at the academy. Some courses fill on day one.
Once full, a waiting list operates. Positions are determined when allocations are made by the Academy Trust Admissions Panel.
Offers will be withdrawn if false, incomplete or misleading information is provided. Cases may be referred to the police.
Standard enrolment closes (but do not wait — places fill much earlier).
Questions about Sixth Form admissions?
Use the Contact Us tab on this website → Enquiries → Head of Admissions.