Admissions

To apply to NE6 please follow three simple steps:

1. Research your course choices through our prospectus or curriculum pages.
2. Complete the application form below.

3. Return to [email protected] or [email protected]

 

Dates for Sixth Form applications

• Our applications open from 8th November 2024

• Initial applications – The deadline for initial applications is 17th January 2024

• Interviews to follow in February and March 2024

• Offer letters will be issued in March 2024

• Induction event in June 2024

 

General

• A Grade 5 or above in at least five separate subject areas, including English and Maths
• Proven good behaviour and attendance

A level

• Usually, a Grade 6 or above in that subject at GCSE.

• Where an A level subject was not on offer at GCSE, similar GCSE subjects will be considered.

• Some subjects have additional requirements.

BTEC

• Usually, a Grade 5 or above in that subject at GCSE
• A Merit or above in that subject at Level 2 BTEC

 

Pathways

There are two potential pathways to choose from:  

• Three A levels  
• Two A levels and one BTEC qualification   

   

Once the option blocks are finalised you will need to select one A level or BTEC option only from three of the four available blocks.  

Courses will run subject to the required number of students enrolling, staffing provisions and exam board approval. Courses will only run if there are viable numbers.  

The completed options form will be checked to ensure that you have chosen a balanced range of subjects, allowing you to access to as wide a range of careers as possible in the future.  

We will do our very best to accommodate your choices but it will be necessary for reserve choices to be made. Therefore, you should choose their reserve choices carefully. We are offering a wide range of courses, but may not be able to run them all. 

To apply after March 2024, please contact us directly for an initial discussion.

If you have any questions about the admissions process or your options for applying to the sixth form at Bedlington Academy, please contact Mr Michael Laidlaw, Head of Sixth Form. At Ashington Academy, please contact Miss Jill Traynor.