If you have any questions, please contact sixthform@ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk 

The minimum entry requirements for Sixth Form admission to Ribston Hall High School for entry September 2023 are:

• Five full course GCSE at Grade 6, in separate subjects at Grade 6 or higher (Core and Additional Science count as separate subjects. Short course GCSEs do not count towards the full course GCSE requirements).
• Students should have a minimum of Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics.
• Students should meet individual subject requirements as described in the prospectus in their chosen subjects if previously taken at GCSE level, or a relevant subject as specified in the Sixth Form Information Booklet.

We recommend that students study three A Level subjects, this can be combined with the Extended Project Qualification which we strongly recommend for all students to support Higher Education applications (particularly for Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions).  It is possible to study four A Level subjects, although this is not required for University Applications.

Entry Requirements

Internal and new students who have missed the entry criteria may request consideration for a place by the School’s Admissions Review Group who may accept or reject applications.

The School’s Admissions Review Group will also consider the case for all applicants who have previously been in receipt of Pupil Premium but have not met the published admission criteria. 

The Admissions Review Group meets to look at individual cases where there are extenuating circumstances which may have influenced performance.  This group will also examine some cases where a student has not gained the grades to take a particular subject.

For the Admissions Review Group to consider a case we need:

• A completed Admissions Review form - outlining the reasons to be considered for extenuating circumstances - please click here *Please note this form will go live from 8am on 22nd August
• Evidence, if available, to explain the issue 
• GCSE results

The form, GCSE results and all evidence need to reach the Sixth Form Team by Friday 23rd August at 12pm.  Further Admissions Review meetings will take place after this date should there be a requirement to do so.

Please submit the form online and email your GCSE results and evidence to sixthform@ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk

What to expect

Following your application, you will be invited for an interview with the Sixth Form Lead, Mrs Cat Nicklin. The interview will comprise a discussion on your aspirations for Sixth Form and beyond, your expected GCSE results and what you would like to gain, beyond academic excellence, from your Sixth Form experience.

A conditional offer may then be made. 

If you are awarded a place, which is confirmed following your GCSE results in August, it is expected you will complete the Summer Transition Work for your relevant subjects prior to starting in Sixth Form in September.