| Post 16 Admission Criteria |
All Post 16 students study a minimum of 3 AS levels, Religious Education and Key Skills or COPE in year 13
In year 14 students study 3 or 4 A2 levels and Religious Education
1. CRITERIA for ADMISSION
1.1 The school does not exceed its enrolment numbers.
1.2 Places are available in the year and subject groups.
1.3 Applicants have achieved:
i. At least 6 GCSE passes with a minimum value of 62 points using the following system,
A*=16 points, A=14 points, B=12points, C=10 points.
ii Preferably at least a grade B in the subject areas for selection to study at A Level.
1.4 Applicants must have a positive record of Conduct, Attendance, Punctuality and Attitude during their previous years of secondary education.
1.5 If there are more applicants to the A Level Courses with qualifications/points as set down at 1.3 than there are places available, preference will be given to:
i. Students already at the school and who have a positive record of Conduct, Attendance, Punctuality and Attitude.
1.6 A rank order, using the point system at (1.3) will be implemented to fill any remaining places.
1.7 Applicants will not be considered after the specified closing date on the application forms.
2.1 All applicants in Post 16 must complete the school’s Post 16 Application Form and those meeting the criteria for admission to the school will be interviewed by a member of the SMT.
2.2 Applicants must have:
i. Confirmation of their DOB.
ii. Evidence of their Qualifications.
iii. Attendance record for Year 12 (Registration Certificate - printout from Attendance Module).
2.3 Applicants will be asked to consider 3 or 4 subject areas for AS level from the school’s option pools, with reserve areas in the event that they are unable to be placed in a subject area.
2.4 Where there are more applicants to subject classes than there are places available, preference will be given to students with the highest grades in the subject area at GCSE or in contributory subject areas and who have a positive record of Conduct, Attendance, Punctuality and Attitude.
2.5 Students who can not be placed in their first choice subjects will be given choices in the reserve subjects.
2.6 Students who have secured admission to the school with 62-104 points (refer 1.3) will be advised to limit their AS subjects to three areas. This criterion may change depending on GCSE results.
3. Notes
3.1 Applicants will be given confirmation of acceptance into Post 16 and into subject classes only after all applicants are interviewed.
3.2 It is essential that an application to attend this school indicates an acceptance of all school regulations and a willingness to observe them by each applicant and her parents/guardians.
3.3 Loreto Grammar School is a Voluntary Grammar School and all parents should be aware that a Voluntary Subscription of £60 per student per annum is requested with concessions for families - £60 for 1 child, £100 for 2 children and £120 for 3 for more children.
The above criteria may change dependent on the availability of places.