Choosing where to study your Level 3 qualifications is about more than just the subjects you take. At Simon Balle Sixth Form, you will be part of a supportive, ambitious community that helps you Achieve, Belong and Thrive.
Applying to Simon Balle Sixth Form is simple. All students wishing to join us should complete an application through Applicaa.
With three flexible study programmes and 28 Level 3 qualifications to choose from, Simon Balle Sixth Form offers a wide range of opportunities to create a programme that is right for you.
JOIN SIMON BALLE SIXTH FORM
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Applicant Information
Find out everything you need to know before applying to Simon Balle Sixth Form. Explore our Level 3 qualifications, view the option blocks and check the subject entry requirements to help you make informed choices about your programme of study.
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Open Evening
Come and discover what makes Simon Balle Sixth Form special at our Sixth Form Open Evening. Meet our staff and students, explore our study programmes and qualifications, and find out more about life in our Sixth Form and the opportunities available to you.
Wednesday 14 October 2026 17:30–19:30
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Headteacher's Welcome
At Simon Balle, we are proud of our Sixth Form – a vibrant and inspiring community where academic excellence, extra-curricular achievement, service to others, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. Our Sixth Form students embody these values every day, setting an outstanding example as leaders and role models within our all-through school.
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Sixth Form In Action Tours
Our Sixth Form in Action tours offer prospective Year 11 students and their parents the opportunity to experience life at Simon Balle Sixth Form during a typical school day. See our students learning, collaborating and making the most of their study time, while discovering the welcoming environment, independent learning culture and opportunities that make our Sixth Form so special.
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Admissions Criteria
We aim to give every student the opportunity to study their chosen Sixth Form subjects wherever possible. However, students must meet the Sixth Form and subject-specific entry requirements to be considered for a place. Where applications exceed available places, meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee a place and our oversubscription criteria will apply.
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Results Archive
Explore our Sixth Form results and celebrate the achievements of our students. Our results archive provides an overview of academic success across recent years, highlighting the strong outcomes our students achieve across A Level and Vocational qualifications.
YOUR JOURNEY
At Simon Balle Sixth Form, we understand that your journey is about More Than Just Great A Levels. It is about discovering your strengths, exploring new opportunities, building confidence and developing the skills to thrive beyond the classroom. Through our extensive enrichment programme, leadership opportunities and supportive community, we help every student achieve their potential, find their place and prepare for the future ahead.
Music at Simon Balle Sixth Form offers students the opportunity to develop their musical talents, build confidence and take their passion for music to the next level. Through performance, collaboration and enrichment opportunities, students can continue to grow as musicians while contributing to our vibrant musical community. Whether pursuing music academically or alongside other subjects, students are encouraged to explore their creativity, develop their skills and discover where their musical journey could take them.
We are incredibly proud of the destinations our students achieve after two years at Simon Balle Sixth Form. Whether progressing to university, securing a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship, or taking the next step towards their chosen career, our students leave equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed. We work closely with every student to help them explore their options, make informed decisions and take the next step towards an exciting future.
