16+ Admissions

2026 Entry

Every year we take approximately sixty new pupils into the Sixth Form.

Although our assessment days were held last year, we have now opened a second round of recruitment. Please note we are unable to offer Scholarship and Bursary awards at this stage.

To Apply

Please complete our Enrolment Form and send a copy of your child’s most recent school report to admissions@stowe.co.uk. Once we have received this information we will contact you about the next steps.

2026 Entry Requirements

Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of Grade 6 in six subjects at GCSE or iGCSE.

To study A Level Sciences or Languages a minimum of Grade 7 is required, with Grade 8 required for Maths. For candidates not following a GCSE or iGCSE curriculum, they must meet the equivalent standards in the curriculum they follow.

If English is not your child’s first language and English is not the primary educational language of their school, before proceeding with an application, we will require a recent UKiset test result. The CEFR level should be a minimum of C1. Further information is available on their website UKiset.

2027 Entry

Application forms and our 2027 Entry Booklet outlining the admissions process, will be available from March 2026.

We are hosting an Open Morning on Saturday 25 April, when candidates and parents will be able to take a tour of the campus, meet with a Houseparent and view a House, as well as listen to talks from the Head and our Head of Sixth Form. There will also be an opportunity to speak with subject Heads of Department and stay for lunch.

Important Dates for 2027 Entry

Monday 21 September 2026

Deadline for Sport and Roxburgh (with Sport) Scholarships and bursary applications

Thursday 1 October 2026

Deadline for all other applications, including bursary applications

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Deadline for submitting digital portfolios for Art, Design and Drama

Sunday 1 November 2026

Deadline for international candidates residing overseas to complete all invigilated assessments

Tuesday 1 December 2026

All candidates notified of the outcome of their assessments

Assessment Days at Stowe

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Sport and Roxburgh (with Sport) Scholarships

Tuesday 3 November 2026

Academic, Art, Berry, Chess, Classics, Design, Drama, Music and Roxburgh (with Art, Design, Drama and Music) Scholarships

Saturday 7 November 2026

General Entry

UKIset

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the application process, please feel welcome to contact admissions@stowe.co.uk or call Mrs Dawn Breward on 01280 818409 or Mrs Zoe Ryder on 01280 818323

Useful Links

Register Your Child

Enrolment Form 2026 entry (only)

Sixth Form Entry Booklet 2026 entry (only)

Sixth Form Courses Guide

Open Morning Booking Form

Past English & Maths Papers availble on request from Admissions