To start at a sixth form centre in September, you’ll need to apply by the end of June.

Who can apply

You can apply to a sixth form centre in Royal Greenwich if you:

  • are aged 16 to 18
  • live or attend school in Royal Greenwich
  • meet the centre’s entry requirements
  • agree a learning plan with the centre

You can apply even if you don’t meet these criteria, and you may be offered a place.

How to apply

To apply, you should:

  1. Decide what you want to study.
  2. Find a course.
  3. Find a local sixth form centre.
  4. Attend an open day or virtual tour at the centres you’re interested in if you wish.
  5. Apply direct to the sixth form centre - check their website to find out how to apply.

Priorities for entry into sixth form centres

The priorities below apply to sixth form centres at:

  • Eltham Hill
  • Plumstead Manor
  • Thomas Tallis

Other sixth form centres have their own admissions priorities, which you can find on their websites.

Priorities

  1. The highest priority is given to students who meet the entry criteria and have an education, health and care plan (EHCP) naming the sixth form centre they should attend.
  2. Students who are in our care, or the care of another local authority, or have been in the past.

If there are more applicants for a course than places available, the following priorities apply:

  1. Where the centre is part of a school, students in Year 11 at that school.
  2. Students who attend another Royal Greenwich secondary school.
  3. Students who need to attend a particular sixth form centre because they, or a member of their immediate family, have a chronic medical or social care need.
  4. Students who live nearest to the sixth form centre.

Right of appeal

If your application to a sixth form centre is unsuccessful, they’ll let you know about your right of appeal.

An independent appeal panel considers all appeals. If a student and their parent lodge separate appeals, we’ll arrange for the panel to hear them together, if possible.