Applying to Sedgehill Academy Sixth Form

Our aspiration for every student when they join us in year 7 is that they stay with us through to year 13, but we also welcome students from all over Lewisham and the surrounding boroughs to our Sixth Form.

Sixth Form Open Evening - Visit us now!

Don't miss the chance to explore our courses, meet our expert teachers, and hear directly from current students about sixth form life at Sedgehill.

Thursday 22nd October 4:30-6:00pm 

Book your spot here: Sedgehill Sixth Form Open Evening - Thursday 22nd October, 4:30pm-6:00pm


Sixth Form Applications for September 2026

Please note that the applications are now closed. For any queries, please email: sixthform@sedgehillacademy.org.uk


Sixth Form Entry Requirements

Entry to our Sixth Form is subject to having achieved the minimum entry requirements and an academic reference - this is also applicable to Basketball Academy students.

We are unable to enrol students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths and met the entrance requirements for their individual subjects.

A Level Pathways

  • at least five GCSEs at level 5 and above, including English and Maths
  • level 6 in the subjects you want to study
  • Some subjects may require a level 7 in certain subjects (see individual subject pages for details).

BTEC Pathways

  • at least five GCSEs at level 4 and above, including English and Maths

What happens next?

  • Please complete our online application in full before 31/01/2025
  • External students need to request an academic reference to be sent to sixthform@sedgehillacademy.org.uk.
  • Students applying for the Basketball Academy will be invited to the try outs separately.
  • Conditional offers will be sent out in after the Easter break

What is an Academic Reference?

This is a reference provided by an academic member of staff in your current school who can comment in detail on things like: the quality of academic work you have produced, including your predicted grades and your attitude to learning

If you have any questions or require further information, please email sixthform@sedgehillacademy.org.uk

Please note that students applying to us from other schools must also ensure that an academic reference is sent to sixthform@sedgehillacademy.org.uk

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