Post‑16 Admissions & Enrolment 2026–27
Apply now for a place in Cranford’s Sixth Form. Watch our short student & staff video, then enrol promptly after GCSE results day.
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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.
Don’t delay — Some courses for 2026–27 will fill very quickly. Prompt enrolment right after results day is strongly recommended.
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Results DayEnrol in person at the academy
Before end of AugMost places usually filled
By 1 OctStandard enrolment closes
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.
View minimum entry requirementsSubject‑specific gradesApply online (external students)
Timeline & important rules
Immediately after results
Attend enrolment at the academy. Some courses fill on day one.
Waiting list
Once full, a waiting list operates. Positions are determined when allocations are made by the Academy Trust Admissions Panel.
Fraud/misleading information
Offers will be withdrawn if false, incomplete or misleading information is provided. Cases may be referred to the police.
By 1 October
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.
Cranford Community College
UK GDPR • Data Protection Act 2018
GDPR Notice for Applicants
Cranford Community College is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with data protection law. This notice explains how we collect, use, and store personal data during the admissions process.
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Data Minimisation
We only collect what we need and retain it for no longer than necessary.
Your Rights
In Control
Access, correct or object. We’ll help you every step of the way.
The Details
1. Purpose & Lawful Basis▾
We collect and process personal data from applications in order to:
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manage and administer the admissions process; and
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meet our legal obligations under education and safeguarding legislation.
Our lawful bases for processing are:
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Legal obligation – to comply with statutory duties; and
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Public task – to perform tasks carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.
2. How Long We Keep Your Data
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If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your data only for as long as is required to meet statutory or regulatory requirements.
If your application is successful, your data will become part of your student record and will be retained and processed for the duration of your time at Cranford Community College, and thereafter in line with our data retention policy.
3. Your Rights
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Under data protection law, you have the right to:
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access the personal data we hold about you;
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request correction of any inaccurate data;
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request erasure of your data, where appropriate;
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object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances; and
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make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been misused.
4. Providing Your Data
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You are under no statutory obligation to provide personal data during the admissions process. However, if you do not provide certain information, we may not be able to process your application properly or at all.
5. Contact Us
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For any data protection queries, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the drop-down menu on the Contact Us page, or by writing to:
Data Protection Officer
Cranford Community College
High Street, Hounslow, TW5 9PD
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