Sixth Form Admissions

Applications for September 2026:

We will be hosting our Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Further details of this event will be posted on our Open Evening page HERE

APPLICATION GUIDANCE

We are using the Applicaa Application+ system for all Sixth Form applications.

Our online application system will open on Thursday 23rd October and will close on Friday 12th December 2025.

SWCHS Sixth Form welcomes applications from all students and secondary schools, regardless of their catchment area. 

We are an inclusive Sixth Form with over 50 different Level 3 subjects, incorporating A Level and Level 3 diplomas, along with offering Level 2 courses and GCSE resits. 

CURRENT SWCHS STUDENTS: You will be sent a log in invitation from Applicaa on Thursday 23rd October to your school email. You do not need to create your own account as you are already in the Applicaa system. 
Please email admissions@swchs.net if your invitation does not arrive on the 23rd. 

NEW TO SWCHS STUDENTS: Please ensure that the STUDENT creates a new account  and completes their application form using the Applicaa system via the following link:  

https://swchs.applicaa.com/year12

Press the start application button and choose - I AM THE APPLICANT - and not parent/carer.

If you have any problems, please email admissions@swchs.net You will need to upload a copy of your most recent report and forecast grades plus portfolios if applying for creative subjects. 

Please ensure that you have checked that you meet the grade eligibility for your chosen subjects. 

Click here to open the 2026 Sixth Form Prospectus

Please click on the links below for further information. 

GUIDANCE DISCUSSIONS

Following the application deadline of Friday 12th December, our online booking system will open on Applicaa for applicants to book a Guidance Discussion with a member of our Sixth Form team. These will take place in February/March and will be an informal chat, with your parent/carer present and will be an opportunity to discuss the subjects that you have chosen, and to make changes if necessary.