Entry at 16+
Each year we take up to 30 new external students into the Sixth Form (Year 12) from a range of other schools. Students are encouraged to attend one of two Sixth Form Open Events in the Autumn Term prior to entry.
In general, external applicants are required to achieve at least five GCSE passes at Grade 6 or above (as required by individual subjects) for entry into our A level courses. The specific GCSE requirements for entry are listed by subject if you click the following link:
Entry Requirements For A Level
The Application
Applicants are asked to complete the application form – please click button on the right. Whilst completing the form you will be asked to upload the last full school report, predicted GCSE results, GCSE mock results and any other relevant reports. Students are invited to complete the section on the form or submit a letter outlining their reason for applying to The King Alfred School. As part of the admissions process we will contact the current school for a reference.
The Interviews
In the first instance, applicants are invited to attend pastoral and academic interviews with the pastoral team and Director of Sixth Form. Successful applicants will be invited in to additional interviews with Heads of Departments and senior staff, with written assessments and meeting with KAS students. Parents are invited to meet with senior staff, after the interview day.
Timings for entry in September 2026
(Applications from September 2025)
Places are offered on the basis of the interview day.
Application deadline and interview dates:
| Monday 27 October 2025 – 4pm (Any applications received after the deadline will be put on to our reserve waiting list, to which we will revert if we have any places remaining after the initial process is completed) |
| Weeks commencing 10 November and 17 November 2025* |
| Weeks commencing 10 November and 17 November 2025* |
| Weeks commencing 1 December and 8 December 2025 |
| Date stipulated on the offer letter |
*Each successful applicant will be invited in for interviews on a date during this period
Bursaries
A small number of Bursaries are available for students joining the Sixth Form.
Completed Bursary application forms for external applicants entry into Year 12 for 2026 must be returned to the Director of Finance & Operations by Friday 7 November 2025
If you require further information please contact the Director of Finance & Operations on: financialassistance@kingalfred.org.uk
Sixth Form Entry Application Form
