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BSG Admissions Policy 27/28 (click here) Sixth Form Registration – Apply here How to Apply Choosing your Courses Entry Requirements Applications for September 2027

Our new application season for September 2027 entry is live from 2pm on the 5th November 2026.

 To register an application for BSG Sixth Form please use the link to Applicaa below.

  • For internal students (those currently at BSG) you will have received login information to your school email account.
  • For external students (those at other schools currently) you will need to register an account with Applicaa in the first instance. To do this click the link to Applicaa below and create an account by clicking APPLY NOW (on the left), follow the instructions.

All students once registered will login using the Exisiting Users login box on the right.

The link for our BSG Sixth Form Applicaa page is below:

https://bsg.applicaa.com/BSGSixthForm2027

BSG Sixth Form Taster Day

To register for our Taster Day on the 1st December please login to your Applicaa account and on the Dashboard- below the Application Form button is a link to Taster Day Registration (see image) , use this to register your place and select your 5 taster sessions.

Please note we cannot guarantee you will have certain subjects at certain times, we may balance out class numbers once we have all applications in.

Applications for September 2027

Our new application season for September 2027 entry will launch on Thursday 5th November at 2pm. Please see below for additional information regarding applications and BSG Sixth Form entry requirements.

BSG Admissions Policy 27/28 (click here) Appeals

 

Final Decisions 

  • All final decisions on Sixth Form places will be made by Mr Toby Osborne (Assistant Headteacher/ Curriculum Lead) based on strictly following the BSG Sixth Form Admissions Policy. 
  • The final authority lies with Headteacher Mr David Sims. 

Want to Appeal? 

HOW TO APPEAL

If you wish to lodge an appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at Bournemouth School for Girls or BSG Sixth Form please visit www.casappeals.co.uk

Please read the section ‘School Admission Appeals’ before you start your appeal as this contains very important useful information regarding the appeals process.

The date and time of the Appeal Hearing will be confirmed in writing to you by the Appeals Team at CASAppeals.

Please be advised that in order to be fair and remain impartial, we are unable to discuss details of individual cases.

If you require any information or clarification regarding the appeals process please contact the Appeals Team at CASAppeals

Website www.casappeals.co.uk

Email: appeals@casappeals.co.uk

Telephone: 01202 029589

Where Can I Find the Subject Entry Requirements? 

See below.

Information on applying for the academic year 2026/27 is detailed on this page. This includes full details on how to register an application on the online system – Applicaa.

Here are key dates for this year’s application process:

  • APPLICATIONS OPEN: Thursday 6th November 2025 at 1pm(This is when Applicaa will go live) 
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  • BSG SIXTH FORM TASTER DAY: Thursday 13th November 2025  Please book online via Applicaa, selecting 5 taster lessons, please sign up by Monday 10th November 2025 at 12pm. The video below will explain how to register for our taster day. *This day is compulsory for students currently attending Year 11 at BSG*. The taster day is also open to Year 11 students who do not currently attend BSG School.  
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  • External applications – We will accept additional new applications for externals at this time. Please apply using the info below on How to Apply.

    Current BSG Year 11 students
    Current BSG students do not need to apply for admission to transfer into Year 12. We nevertheless ask students intending to remain at BSG to complete the Sixth Form registration and initial subject-choice process by 30 January to support curriculum and timetable planning. Progression into Year 12 is subject to students meeting the published Sixth Form academic entry requirements.

    In the meantime, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us either by phone on 01202 526289 or by email to office@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk. 

We welcome all prospective Year 11 students from Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire.

Key Dates for Prospective Students – 2027/28

  • BSG Sixth Form Open Evening: Thursday 5 November 2026, 6pm–8pm.
  • Applications Open for BSG Sixth Form: Our online application system (Applicaa) will open on 5th November 2026. 
  • BSG Sixth Form Taster Day: Tuesday 1 December 2026. Advance registration is required, with booking details on Applicaa.
  • Deadline for Online Applications: 29th January 2027

We encourage all prospective students to submit their applications before the published deadline. In recent years, our Sixth Form has been oversubscribed, meaning that we may be unable to consider late applications. Applicants will receive further information within two weeks of the application deadline.

Course choice combinations

We offer a free choice in terms of combinations of options in the initial application phase. Once the January deadline has passed we will model our final timetable blocking on the combination that offers the most students their subject choice combination. Where a certain combination of subjects is deemed not possible (this is typically fewer than 4% of applicants) we will contact applicants to discuss in February. 

If you have any questions, please contact us by telephone on 01202 526289 or by email at sixthformadmissions@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk.

Detailed information about our A Level courses is available on our website. We encourage prospective students to explore the subjects available, speak to their teachers and consider which qualifications will best support their future educational and career aspirations.

Course requirements

Entry Requirements  for our sixth form including specific entry requirements are outlined below.

The minimum entry requirement for BSG Sixth Form is six GCSEs at Grade 6 or above, with at least Grade 4 in both GCSE English and Mathematics.

Students must select:

  • A minimum of three A Level courses. We recommend that most students study three A Levels.
  • Scholars’ Pathway: Students achieving an average GCSE point score of Grade 8 or above may be considered for four full A Level courses. Other factors will also be considered, and students will be invited to a Sixth Form Guidance meeting to ensure that this is the appropriate pathway.
  • Elective Pathway: Students may select an additional qualification, such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), CREST Award or Core Mathematics, alongside their three full A Levels.
  • Further Mathematics: Further Mathematics counts as two full A Levels. Students wishing to study Further Mathematics must therefore select a third and fourth subject choice.

BSG Sixth Form Registration Afternoon – GCSE Results Day 2027

We recognise that GCSE results may influence students’ decisions about which subjects they wish to study at Sixth Form.

On GCSE Results Day in August 2027, students will have the opportunity to attend school in person to confirm their registration and, where appropriate, discuss changes to their subject choices.

Changes will be subject to students meeting the relevant entry requirements and the availability of places on individual courses.

Oversubscription and Conditional Offers

Students who apply to BSG Sixth Form may receive a conditional offer to begin their studies in September 2027.

As some applicants ultimately choose to study elsewhere, we normally make more conditional offers than the number of places available.

In the event of oversubscription, either across the Sixth Form or within individual subjects following GCSE Results Day 2027, places will be allocated in accordance with our published Sixth Form Admissions Policy.

Please note: A conditional offer does not guarantee admission to the Sixth Form or a place on a particular course. Where demand exceeds available places, the published admissions criteria will determine how places are allocated.

We strongly encourage prospective students and their families to familiarise themselves with our admissions policy before applying.

 

BSG Sixth Form Entry Requirements (2027 Entry)

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

In addition to meeting the general entry requirements for Bournemouth School for Girls Sixth Form, our A-level subjects have specific GCSE entry requirements. 

Minimum requirements are the GCSE grades students must achieve to study a particular subject. 

Recommended requirements indicate the GCSE grades or prior experience that we advise students to have to provide a strong foundation for success in the subject. These are not compulsory requirements, but students who do not meet them should be aware that they may find aspects of the course more challenging.  

Students are encouraged to discuss their subject choices with us if they are unsure whether they meet the recommended requirements. 

A-level SubjectRequirementGCSE Grades
ArtRecommendedGrade 6 in Art.
BiologyMinimumGrade 7–6 in Combined Science or grade 6 in Biology (Separate Science), plus grade 6 in Mathematics.
BusinessRecommendedGrade 6 in English Language or Literature and grade 6 in Mathematics.
ChemistryMinimumGrade 7–6 in Combined Science or grade 6 in Chemistry (Separate Science), plus grade 6 in Mathematics.
Computer ScienceRecommendedGrade 7 in Computer Science.
Product DesignRecommendedPrevious study of Design & Technology or Art at GCSE.
Fashion & TextilesRecommendedPrevious study of Design & Technology or Art at GCSE.
Drama & TheatreMinimumGrade 6 in English Language or Literature.
EconomicsMinimumGrade 6 in Mathematics and grade 6 in English Language or Literature.
English LanguageMinimumGrade 6 in English Language or Literature
English LiteratureMinimumGrade 6 in English Literature.
FrenchMinimumGrade 6 in French.
GeographyRecommendedGrade 6 in Geography or grade 6 in at least two of the following: English, Mathematics or Science.
GermanMinimumGrade 6 in German.
HistoryRecommendedGrade 6 in History or grade 6 in English Language or Literature.
MathematicsMinimumGrade 7 in Mathematics.
Further MathematicsMinimumGrade 8 in Mathematics. Usually studied as a fourth A-level subject.
Media StudiesRecommendedGrade 6 in English Language.
MusicRecommendedGrade 6 in GCSE Music, Grade 5 in instrumental or vocal performance, and Grade 5 Music Theory (or equivalent).
Physical EducationRecommendedGrade 6 in GCSE PE (if studied), grade 6 in English Language or Literature, and grade 6 in at least one Science subject. Students must also participate regularly in at least one sport outside school.
PhysicsMinimumGrade 7–6 in Combined Science or grade 6 in Physics (Separate Science), plus grade 6 in Mathematics.
PoliticsRecommendedGrade 6 in History or English Language or Literature.
PsychologyRecommendedGrade 6 in English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Grade 6 in a Science subject is also desirable.
Religious StudiesRecommendedGrade 6 in an essay-based subject, such as Religious Studies, English or History.
SociologyRecommendedGrade 6 in English Language or Literature, History or Religious Studies.
SpanishMinimumGrade 6 in Spanish.
 

Enrichment Course Entry Requirements 

A wide range of enrichment courses and opportunities is available to Sixth Form students. The courses listed below are those for which we most frequently receive enquiries about specific entry requirements. 

Enrichment CourseRequirementGCSE Grades
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)NoneNo subject-specific minimum requirement.
Gold CREST AwardNoneNo subject-specific minimum requirement. An interest in STEM subjects or careers is recommended.
Core MathsMinimumGrade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.

Sixth Form Bursary

The 16 – 19 Bursary Fund is the responsibility of the education provider such as the school or college and is intended to support students in financial need through their sixth form studies.  All institutions have been given guidelines on how the Bursary Fund can be distributed to students.   Further details of these guidelines can be found on the ESFA (The Education and Skills Funding Agency) website at:-

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-education-financial-support-for-students#to-19-bursary-fund

Our policy is here: https://wearebsg.uk/documents/2025/09/sixthformbursary.docx/

The Guaranteed Bursary or Vulnerable Bursary

The ESFA has stated that the Fund is aimed at supporting the most vulnerable students.  In order to obtain the guaranteed 16 – 19 Bursary Fund a student must be on a full time programme of study and must fulfil one of the 4 categories below:-

  • children in care
  • care leavers
  • young people in receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit
  • young people in receipt of both Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments and Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit.

The Discretionary 16 – 19 Bursary

This fund is aimed at students whose families have a gross annual income of below £28,000.

Applications for the 16 – 19 Bursary Fund must be received by 30 September 2025.

Students may be eligible for a contribution towards the cost of transport to and from school, breakfast at school, essential course equipment or requirements such as school visits.

The school may purchase textbooks for you to use and return back to BSG when you have completed your course.

Please indicate your particular needs with estimated costs (e.g. bus fares/books).  Any bursaries granted will be on an individual needs basis.

Further financial support

Applications for financial support towards essential course costs such as trips and other course related activities will be considered on a needs basis.  These will be considered during the school year and will be subject to sufficient funds being available.

How to apply for funding

All initial applications for the 16 – 19 Bursary Fund must be received by 30 September 2025.  We will continue to consider new applications during the school year as family circumstances may change.

Applications must be supported by appropriate evidence.  Examples of evidence include:

  • a letter provided by Social Services stating the benefits to which the young person is entitled
  • written confirmation from the Local Authority of the young person’s current or previous looked after status
  • evidence of entitlement to free school meals
  • evidence of the family’s income such as benefit entitlement or P60 or Tax Credit Award Notice

All applications and personal details are treated in the strictest confidence.

Notification of Application

Applicants who have successfully demonstrated their eligibility to receive a bursary, will be notified by letter setting out the conditions of bursary funding, the weekly bursary amount to be paid what the student may apply to the bursary fund for, and whether the school will purchase textbooks that the student may use and then return to the school.

Conditions

All payments will be conditional upon the following:

  • full attendance at all timetabled sessions
  • any absences must be authorised. See published details in student handbooks
  • a satisfactory record of punctuality for registration and lessons
  • appropriate standards of behaviour according to our behaviour policy
  • satisfactory standards of progress in all subjects
  • completion of all course related work

Any bursaries granted may be withdrawn if these conditions are not met.

Appeals

Appeals against eligibility for financial support and for non-payment should be put in writing and addressed to the Clerk to the Governors.  A panel of governors will consider each appeal.

How the money will be paid

Money will be paid on a half termly basis by bank transfer.