Sixth Form Admissions – Entry September 2026

Welcome to the Sixth Form at Watford Girls. Every year we welcome approximately 200 students into Year 12, of whom roughly 40% come to us from other schools. We have an enviable reputation for academic success at A level and would be delighted if you decide to join us.

All students wishing to apply to Watford Girls Sixth Form must follow the steps below to complete an application. If you have any further questions, please refer to our Sixth Form Prospectus and Admissions Policy, or email your query to sixthformadmissions@watfordgirls.herts.sch.uk.

How to apply

Student applications closed on the 31st January for entry in September 2026

Online applications for September entry are now closed.  If you wish to make a late application, please contact us after 11:00am on Thursday 20th August (GCSE Results Day) to enquire about available places and subject availability.

If you wish to enrol, you will need to attend a meeting in person on either 20th or 21st August at Watford Girls.

Before contacting us, please review our Prospectus (link below) to ensure you meet the entry requirements for your chosen A levels and you must also have:

  • A minimum of 46 points from your best 8 GCSEs
  • Grade 5 in Mathematics
  • Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature

If you have any further questions, please refer to our Sixth Form Prospectus and Admissions Policy, or email us at:

sixthformadmissions@watfordgirls.herts.sch.uk

Key Dates for Sixth Form Applications – Entry September 2026

Open Evening: 12th November 2025

Applications open: 12th November 2025 (7pm)

Applications close: 31st January 2026

Outcome of Application by: 16th March 2026

Offer holder’s Induction & Taster Lessons: 2nd July 2026

GCSE results day: 20th August 2026

Sixth Form Enrolment: 20th – 21st August 2026

Sixth Form Prospectus – 2026 Entry
Admissions Criteria – Entry in 2026
A level Subject Requirements for September 2026 entry

Bursary Fund

The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a government fund put in place for students who may need financial support to undertake their A Level studies. Students already receiving a bursary must complete the Self-Declaration form below at the start of Year 13 to ensure their bursary continues in their final year.  Written confirmation will be sent to confirm their Year 13 bursary award.

16-19 Bursary fund policy
Bursary fund policy application form 2025-26
Year 13 self-declaration bursary form 2025-26