Sixth Form Open Evening 2025

Tuesday 14th October 2025 6.00pm – 8.00pm. An opportunity for prospective students to visit the Sixth Form, meet staff and discuss subjects. New applicants to KHS are also encouraged to apply to attend our Post 16 Taster Day on Friday 5th December 2025.

How to Apply

Kesgrave Year 11 Pupils – It is essential that you discuss your subject choices fully with teachers and parents. Further details of the content of courses may be obtained from the appropriate Head of Department. You will be given dedicated PSHE time to address concerns about subject choices and future pathways. There are also opportunities to speak to a member of the sixth form management team. To apply click HERE

New Applicants – Students who join Kesgrave from other schools are full and equal members of the Sixth Form. The sixth form prospectus is available HERE. To apply click HERE. Or you can contact the school via email at 6thformoffice@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk or speak to Miss Dodwell (Director of Sixth Form). We have an open morning on Thursday 15th January 2026 where you can see the Sixth Form in action.

Applications Deadlines

Applications Deadline for internal applicants – Wednesday 17th December 2025
Applications Deadline for external applicants – Friday 23rd January 2026

We will consider applications from all students who apply by this date. Any applications received after this date will be placed on a reserve list.

Interviews

Interviewing For KHS students, this will take place either Tuesday 27th January or Tuesday 3rd February or Thursday 12th February 2026. You will be interviewed with your parents or guardians and will need to provide a Personal Profile, which will be worked on during PSHEE. Interviewing for New Applicants, interviews will happen in April 2026. Again we ask that you are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Interviews will take place out of school hours.

(Interviews are not conducted for selection purposes, but are intended to allow for consultation regarding applicants’ suitability for proposed courses)

Tours and Inductions

Post 16 Taster Day – Friday 5th December 2025. This day will allow all students to attend ‘taster’ lessons in 3 subjects. Book your place by completing this form: Post-16 Taster Day.

Sixth Form Open Morning – Thursday 15th January 2026. If you are interested in a tour of the school and meeting our staff and students, join us for our open morning. To book a place please contact Mrs Smith at 6thformoffice@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk.

Induction Day – Thursday 18th June 2026. The day offers an opportunity to meet other members of the year group. You will take part in a team building activity and will familiarise yourself with courses and demands.

Registration/Enrolment – Thursday 20th August 2026 (Results Day). This is when you will collect your results and enrol into the Sixth Form. It is a final opportunity to confirm or change your subject choices.

Courses Begin – Thursday 3rd September 2026.