Applying to the Sixth Form

Sherborne Girls is justifiably proud of its Sixth Form of around 200 girls.

We deliver an exciting, challenging and fulfilling programme of academic, co-curricular and leadership opportunities that enable the young women in our care to access their chosen futures while making a positive contribution to the world around them.

 

To find out more about our Sixth Form and subject options, please read our Information Booklet:
 

 

Joining our Sixth Form

Each year we welcome applications from girls wishing to join our thriving Sixth Form with entrance and scholarships assessments taking in place in November of Year 11.  

Here is the recommended timeline for applications: 
 

Recommended Timeline
Recommended Actions

Recommended by Year 10, or before 

Attend a Tour Morning at the School 

Recommended two years before entry 

Register with School 

Spring/Summer Year 10 

Sixth Form Open Morning 

September/October Year 11 

Sixth Form at SG – subject information event 

October Year 11 

Deadline for Scholarship and Bursary applications 

November Year 11 

Entrance and Scholarship Assessments 

December Year 11 

Entrance and Scholarship results communicated 

Start of Trinity Term Year 11 

House allocation confirmed 

May Year 11 

New Girls’ information sent out 

June Year 11 

New Girls’ Post-GCSE programme - residential 

 

 

Registrations and assessments for girls applying to the Lower Sixth (Year 12) will remain open while places are available.

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