Applications
The process detailed in this section is for admissions for sixth form admissions. For further information on this process please contact Richard Timm, Head of Sixth Form on sixthform@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk
The prospectus will be published during the Autumn Term each year. All current Ormiston Victory Academy students will be invited to an open event and the event will be marketed locally and on the school website to encourage external candidates. They will be specifically issued to:
- All current Year 11 students
- Students visiting from other educational establishments
- Those making specific requests by contacting the school
Number of spaces
The academy has agreed published admission number of up to 100 external applicants per year.
Application process
Applications for the 2019/2020 academic year begin on 10th September 2018. The closing date for applications for this year is 31st July 2019.
Your application for sixth form can be submitted through Help You Choose or Google Forms.
Please apply through either of these websites. Alternatively, you may click here to download a copy of the application form. Please email completed application forms to sixthform@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk.
The application process is the same for existing academy students and for those who are transferring from another school/academy.
Information, advice and guidance meetings/interviews are set up for every prospective Sixth Form student, with their parents, to provide expert professional support at a critical time of decision.
Students who do not meet the entry criteria can discuss the courses that they want to follow with the Assistant Principal responsible for Sixth Form and may be given permission to join in exceptional circumstances.
Offer letters are sent out within 14 days of the scheduled meeting taken place. The offer may be conditional or unconditional, depending on the course.
Late applications will only be considered where there are a surplus of places in the academy / course(s) applied for once the oversubscription criteria has been applied.
Lord Nelson Sixth Form Selection Requirements
Your choice of Sixth Form is an important one and we want to make sure we get it right for you. We have really high expectations and it is essential that you choose the right courses to enable you to succeed. You should therefore refer to the entry requirements for both the level of qualification and each individual subject. Where you do not meet the requirements, but feel that there are good reasons why you should be allowed on the course; please feel free to come and discuss this with one of the Sixth Form team.
Level 3 Academic Entry Requirements
In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5s or above, including English* and mathematics.
In addition you should have achieved the GCSE grades below to study the individual subjects of your choice.
| Art | 6 in Art - GCSE Art is compulsory |
| Biology | 7 in Biology or 7-7 in Double Science |
| Business A Level | 5 in English and Maths with Business studies or 6 in English and Maths |
| Chemistry | 7 in Chemistry or 7-7 in Double Science |
| Computer Science | 7 in Mathematics or Computer Science |
| Design Technology | 6 in Mathematics and 5 in Science. GCSE DT preferable |
| English Language | 6 in English* |
| English Literature | 6 in English* |
| English Language and Literature combined | 6 in English* |
| Film Studies | 6 in English* |
| Further Mathematics | 8 in Mathematics - students should also be studying Mathematics GCE |
| Geography | 6 in Geography – GCSE Geography is compulsory |
| History | 6 in History – GCSE History is compulsory |
| Law | 6 in English* |
| Mathematics | 7 in Mathematics |
| Physical Education A Level | 6 in English* and a 5 in Science. |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 6 in English* |
| Physics | 8 in Physics or 7-7 in Double Science and an 8 in Mathematics Students should also be studying Mathematics GCE |
| Psychology | 6 in English* |
| Sociology | 6 in English* |
* Please use highest grade from either English language, literature or predicted grades.
Level 3 Vocational Entry Requirements
In order to follow an vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5s or above, including English* and mathematics. Those students without a grade 4 or above in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.
In addition you should have achieved the GCSE grades below to study the individual subjects of your choice.
| Applied Science | 5 in English* and Mathematics |
| Beauty Therapy | 5 in English* and Maths. Individual interviews with Curriculum Leader of Beauty |
| Business (BTEC) | 5 in English* and Mathematics |
| Childcare and Education | 5 in English* and Mathematics |
| Creative Digital Media | 5 in English* and Maths |
| Information Technology | 5 in ICT or 4 in Maths |
| Performing Arts | 5 in Performing Arts, English*, Maths. Interview with Curriculum Leader of Performing Arts |
| Sport | 5 in English* and Maths |
* Please use highest grade from either English language, literature or predicted grades.
Level 2 Entry Requirements
We have a range of Level 2 courses available. To find out more about entry requirements and information on these, please speak to a member of the sixth form team.
Oversubscription criteria
If the academy receives more applications that meet the selection criteria above than there are available places, priority for admission will be in line with the oversubscription criteria set out below:
1. Looked after children and those who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after was adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is in the care of a local authority, or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (definition used is in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
2. Children with a sibling, as defined in 2.1 above, already at the academy at the time of admission.
3. Children in the academy catchment area. If applications exceed the numbers in any one category, the highest priority will be given to children living nearest the academy, as defined in 2.1 above.
4. Distance will be used as the last criterion for families who don’t fit into 1, 2 or 3 above.
In-year admissions
Applications for in-year admissions are considered in the same way as those made at the beginning of the academic year. We will also consider whether it is appropriate to place a student in the class late based on the learning that has been missed. If the student is transferring from another sixth form and was doing an equivalent course this will be taken into account in deciding whether a place can be offered.
In-year admissions forms can be obtained from the Sixth Form, please contact sixthform@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk to arrange a meeting.
If the academy refuses entry, the local authority may request a direction from the Education Funding Agency (on behalf of the Secretary of State). The decision of the Secretary of State will be binding upon the academy.
Unsuccessful applications
The academy will inform the child’s parent if a decision has been made to refuse their child a place at the academy for which they have applied, this will include the reason why admission was refused, information about the right to appeal, deadlines and contact details.
Entry in September 2019
1st October 2018
The Help You Choose website is here.
Your application for sixth form can be submitted through Help You Choose or Google Forms. Please apply through either of these websites. Alternatively, you may click here to download a copy of the application form. Please email completed application forms to sixthform@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk.
31st July 2019
Deadline for return of application form to the academy.
Offer letters are sent out within 14 days of the interviews taken place. The offer maybe conditional or unconditional, depending on the course.
