Application Process
12 November 2026
Sixth Form Open Evening
16-20 November 2026
For Year 11 students at The Cotswold School:
- Individual conversations about post-16 options with a senior teacher
- Taster lessons in selected subjects (including Economics, Media Studies, Psychology and Sociology)
23 November 2026
Applications open for all students. Students currently studying at The Cotswold School will receive an application link via their school email. For students currently studying elsewhere, applications will be via the website.
14 December 2026
Deadline for completion of subject preference form.
29 January 2027
Option blocks published, showing which combinations of choices are available.
12 February 2027
Deadline for completion of options form (current Cotswold School students only). Students’ choices must fit with the published option blocks.
February – March
Individual conversations with a senior teacher for students applying to join us from other schools.
22 & 23 June 2027
Two Induction days – we welcome all our prospective Year 12 students in readiness for September.
19 August 2027
GCSE results day and enrolment into The Cotswold School Sixth Form.
September 2027
Welcome to the Sixth Form – the next stage in your education journey starts here!
Please note that applications made after the December and February deadlines will be accepted but available subjects may be a little more limited.
If you would like further information please email Rosie Moser, Sixth Form Attendance, Safeguarding and Admissions Co-ordinator: rmoser@thecotswoldschool.co.uk
