Sixth Form Admissions

Sixth Form Entry Requirements

GCSE Level Results

C = 1  B = 2  A = 3  A* = 4

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Our Lady of Sion Students

12 Points at GCSE required for 3 A Levels

Students wishing to remain at Our Lady of Sion and continue into the Sixth Form must have a good academic track record. More importantly, their commitment and attitude should have been positive and enthusiastic during the GCSE course and it is also expected that they will have achieved positive reports for behaviour. Students should achieve at least a ‘B' grade in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level and gained ‘C' grades in English and Mathematics.

Please discuss your plans with the relevant Department Head in each subject before completing your application form since their agreement is necessary before you can be accepted for that course. The Department Head should be asked to sign your application form to indicate their approval.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - External Students

Students who wish to join Our Lady of Sion's Sixth Form from other schools should satisfy the minimum entry requirements for external students by achieving at least 24 points at GCSE. In addition, students should have gained ‘C' grades in English and Mathematics, with at least ‘B' grades in the subjects they wish to study in the Sixth Form. The offer of a place is dependent upon satisfactory GCSE results, plus a confidential reference from their previous Headteacher, including recent school reports and performance at interview.

ALL APPLICANTS

In the case of ALL applications to remain in, or join, the Sixth Form at Our Lady of Sion, the Headmaster reserves the right of refusal of any applicant.

Students are expected to share in the ethos of the Order of Sion, which is that of tolerance and bridge-building among all creeds, colours and nationalities. We feel it is very important for our sixth formers to be aware of God and of acceptable standards of morality and ethics. We hope they will also be concerned with the plight of others less fortunate than themselves, both here and throughout the world. All students are expected to attend Assemblies and Services throughout the year.

Catholic Holy Day Masses are held in St. Mary's adjacent to the School, while the School Chapel is always open to sixth formers for private meditation and prayer.

A non-returnable fee of £50 is payable when you register your child for admission to Our Lady of Sion School.

The school reserves the right to amend this policy.
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