Berkhamsted Sixth Admissions Process
We are delighted you are exploring Berkhamsted Sixth for the next stage of your academic journey. Our Sixth Form offers outstanding teaching, diverse opportunities, and strong preparation for life beyond school. Below you’ll find our admissions process, which will guide you from enquiry through to your first day.
One of the most important early steps is completing our registration form and paying the registration fee. This confirms your child as a candidate for entry. For Year 12 entry in September 2027, the deadline for registration and scholarship applications is Friday 23 October 2026 by 17:00 . You can find further details under the Register for Berkhamsted Schools Group and Entrance Requirements & Testing tabs below.
Visit the School
The best way to experience the spirit of our school is to see it in action. We warmly invite you to join us for an Open Event or arrange a personal tour, where you can explore our facilities, meet our staff, and get a feel for our vibrant community.
Saturday 13 June PM: Summer Outdoor Education Event (No Tour)
Monday 21 September: Life at Berkhamsted Sixth Evening
Wednesday 14 October: Subjects at Berkhamsted Sixth
You can book a personal tour with admissions through a request on our form below
Register for Berkhamsted Schools Group
The first step in securing your child’s place within the Berkhamsted Schools Group is to complete our online registration form. There is a non‑refundable Registration Fee of £224 per child. Once registered, you’ll be considered an official candidate, and our Admissions Team will be in touch to guide you through the next stages.
For Year 12 entry in September 2027, the deadline for registration is Friday 23 October 2026 by 17:00.
Register Your Place
Entry Requirements & Testing
Below you’ll find details of our entry requirements and assessment process, along with key dates for your diary:
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Friday 23 October 2026 by 17:00– Deadline for registration and scholarship applications has now passed.
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Saturday 14 November 2026 – Holistic Assessment Day, including student assessments, testing, and interviews
The threshold for general entry to Berkhamsted Sixth in September 2026 will be 43 points based on the student’s best 8 subject scores, with a minimum requirement of a Grade 6 in the subjects you wish to study. Please note that some subjects have a higher entry requirement than a 6. Further details of these requirements can be found in our A Level Curriculum Guide. It will also be necessary for students to be able to qualify to study 3 A Level subjects. Where a child began Year 10 studying 8 GCSEs and is taking the Learning Support Option, the entry criteria will be 38 points from 7 GCSEs.
In addition to the general entrance requirements outlined above, there are specific admission requirements relating to certain courses. Further details of these requirements can be found in our A Level Curriculum Guide.
Saturday 14 November 2026 – Holistic Assessment Day, including student assessments, testing, and interviews
Our assessment day is designed to assess a student’s character strengths and academic ability. We know that character is central to students’ wellbeing and outcomes and want to make sure that the students who are offered places will thrive at Berkhamsted Sixth. Therefore, the assessment is comprised of the following:
- A character-strengths-based interview
- A presentation followed by a small-group discussion
- A verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning test
A reference from the prospective student’s current school is also required.
Overseas students, once registered, applicants will be invited to take our entrance assessments. We have partnered with UKiset and all international applicants are required to complete a UKiset test which forms part of our assessment along with an interview. A copy of the student’s latest school report and a reference from their current school is also required.
Download the full admissions timetable
Scholarship & Bursaries
We offer scholarships to celebrate exceptional talent in areas such as academics, music, and sport, as well as means-tested bursaries to support families who may require financial assistance. Below you’ll find the key application deadlines and assessment dates for shortlisted candidates.
Please be aware that students should be registered for entry to the school when applying for a scholarship
Week Commencing 16 November 2026 – Y12 Art Scholarship Assessment
Week Commencing 16 November 2026 – Y12 Music Scholarship Assessment (Individual)
Week Commencing 16 November 2026 – Y12 Drama Scholarship Assessment
Week Commencing 16 November 2026 – Y12 Sports Scholarship Assessment
Week Commencing 23 November 2026 – Y12 Academic Scholarship Assessment
Apply for a Scholarship
Offers & Acceptances
If your application is successful, you’ll receive an offer along with details on how to confirm your place. Key dates for offers and acceptances are listed below.
Assessment and Scholarship result letters will be emailed to families
Deadline for acceptance of place sent to Admissions. If you fail to confirm acceptance and make an acceptance deposit payment by this date the offer will be withdrawn and the place re-allocated.
If you are successful in your application to Berkhamsted Sixth Form – the following induction dates will apply.
June/July 2027
Year 12 Induction Day/s
August/September 2027
Contact School to confirm GCSE results
September 2027
Year 12 Introductory Evening and Welcome Receptions
September 2027
Year 12 start at Berkhamsted
Need Any Further Help?
Our Admissions Team is always happy to answer any questions you may have about joining the Berkhamsted Schools Group. Whether you’d like to clarify entry requirements, discuss deadlines, or arrange a visit, we’re here to help.
Admissions Email: admissions@berkhamsted.com
International Admissions Email: internationaladmissions@berkhamsted.com
Telephone: 01442 358001
