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The 2024 Admissions Cycle
Please see the information below for applications for admission.
This page is updated during the autumn term.
If you have an enquiry about admission in the current academic year, please contact Mrs Stables
email: j.stables@lggs.lancs.sch.uk
Application for Sixth Form Entry
We have a Sixth Form Taster Day each January
Sixth Form Entry Requirements
Subject Requirements for A level Study at LGGS
There is no entrance exam for our Sixth Form but we require that all students achieve at least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, and that they achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths.
In addition, we have the following requirements for individual subjects:
| Subject | Essential | Preferred |
| Art | Grade 6 | Grade 7 |
| Biology | Grade 6 Biology or 6,6 in Combined Science and Grade 6 Maths | Grade 7 Biology or 7,7 in Combined Science |
| Business | Grade 6 English & Grade 5 Maths | Grade 6 Business if taken |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 Chemistry or 6,6 in Combined Science and Grade 6 Maths | Grade 7 Chemistry or 7,7 in Combined Science and Grade 7 Maths |
| Computer Science | Grade 6 in Computer Science and Grade 6 Maths | Grade 6 in Computer Science and Grade 6 Maths |
| English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | Grade 6 in English Language |
| English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature |
| French | Grade 6 French | Grade 7 French |
| Further Maths | Grade 7 Maths | Grade 8 Maths |
| Geography | Grade 6 Geography | Grade 6 Geography |
| German | Grade 6 German | Grade 7 German |
| History | Grade 6 History or Grade 6 English if History was not taken | Grade 6 History or Grade 6 English if History was not taken |
| Maths | Grade 6 Maths | Grade 7 Maths |
| Music | Grade 6 Music | Grade 6 Music |
| Physics | Grade 6 Physics or 6,6 in Combined Science and Grade 6 Maths | Grade 7 Physics or 7,7 in Combined Science and Grade 7 Maths |
| Psychology | Grade 6 Biology, Grade 5 Maths and Grade 5 English | Grade 6 Biology, Grade 5 Maths and Grade 5 English |
| RS | Grade 6 English if RS was not taken at GCSE | Grade 6 RS |
| Spanish | Grade 6 Spanish | Grade 7 Spanish |
| Theatre Studies | Grade 6 Drama | Grade 6 Drama |
If a student wishes to take 4 A-levels, they must have achieved at least four GCSE grades at Grade 8 or above.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Joining LGGS Sixth Form in September 2024
Please follow the Five Steps below which will guide you through the application process.
STEP 1: Attend our Open Evening
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 2nd November 2023 from 5.30pm - 7.30pm
We invite students and their families to visit LGGS and find out more about our Sixth Form. You will have the opportunity to talk to subject teachers and current Sixth Form students, and get a flavour for what a very special place LGGS Sixth Form is. You will be able to tour the school and there will be talks from the Head of Sixth Form. You will be able to ask any questions that you may have.
Please register below if you are planning to attend .Register here for Sixth Form Open Evening
STEP 2: Apply Online
You will find an online application form below:
Application for Admission in 2024
We look forward to receiving your application.
STEP 3: Receive an Offer
After you submit your application form you will be made a provisional offer.
This will be subject to your meeting our general entrance requirements and any additional subject-specific requirements.
STEP 4: Attend an Advice and Guidance Meeting
All students who apply to our Sixth Form have an Advice and Guidance Meeting with a senior member of staff where we discuss with you your A-level subject choices.
This is an informal meeting which is intended to ensure you make the right choices and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have. If you do not currently study at LGGS then this meeting will be held online, for your convenience.
You will also be invited to a Sixth Form Induction Day in the summer term, after GCSE exams. This will be a great opportunity to meet other students and get to know the Sixth Form staff.
STEP 5: Confirm Your Place
On GCSE Results Day we will confirm your enrolment and discuss any subject changes with you.
If you would like to discuss your application or require further information please do not hesitate to contact us at j.stables@lggs.lancs.sch.uk or call 01524 581660.