Join the Sixth Form
Find your future
Our Sixth Form is a forward-thinking environment where students achieve outstanding academic results while also embracing leadership, enrichment, and a wealth of co-curricular opportunities. It’s a time of discovery, independence and ambition – a chance to explore the subjects you love in real depth, while building the skills and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Each year we welcome new students into our community, from a range of schools and backgrounds. We know that starting a new school at Sixth Form can feel like a big step, but at Blackheath High, you’ll be part of our close community from the start. Before term starts, you will be invited in to meet our inspirational tutors and friendly students, a will join us at an induction day. A range of activities and team-building events at the start of term will help you settle in and feel at home straight away.
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1 —Visit
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2 —Apply
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3 —Assessment
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4 —Offers
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5 —Become a Blackheath High girl
Visit
Sixth Form Open Evening: Visit our A-level subject fair, meet students and tutors, hear from our Head and tour the Sixth Form Centre.
Sixth Form in Action: Tour the whole school, meet our staff and students, and discover our exceptional facilities, activities and opportunities.
All of our bookable events can be found our Visit Us page, or you can book a personal tour at any time; simply email admissions@bla.gdst.net to discuss.
Apply
We accept applications for 16+ at any point during the academic year, but there is a deadline in the Autumn Term for Sixth Form scholarships and bursaries. This deadline has now passed for September 2026 entry.
Apply
To apply, submit an online application for your chosen year group and pay the non-refundable registration fee of £150 (£200 for overseas applicants) excluding VAT.
Assessment
If your application is successful, you will be invited in for an interview with our Head or one of our Senior Leadership Team. Successful candidates will be notified shortly afterwards.
Assessment
There is no entrance examination for Sixth Form – candidates will be assessed on performance in Year 10 exams and predicted GCSE grades. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 6 and above, including Maths and English, and grade 7s in the A-level subjects they wish to study (where relevant).
Scholarship and bursary applicants will sit a relevant assessment in the Autumn Term.
Offers
If your application is successful, you will be sent an offer letter – any awarded scholarships or bursaries will also be outlined in this letter.
Offers
Offers must be accepted by the date outlined in the letter in order to secure your place. A deposit of £1,000 is charged when you accept the place and is returned at the end of your time with us.
Once your place has been confirmed, our Admissions Team will remain in contact with you throughout the remainder of the academic year to ensure that you are well-prepared for your arrival at the school.
Become a Blackheath High girl
We want you to feel welcome, inspired and ready to excel in our Sixth Form from the moment you accept your offer.
Become a Blackheath High girl
Once your place is confirmed, you’ll be invited to a range of events to help you settle in — from taster days and Futures workshops, to exciting whole-school events like our annual Fashion Show and Art Exhibition. Each opportunity is designed to help you meet your new classmates and teachers and start to feel part of our Sixth Form community.
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