Berkhamsted Sixth
Entry Requirements to Berkhamsted Sixth
The threshold for general entry to Berkhamsted Sixth in September 2026 will be 43 points based on the student’s best 8 subject scores, with a minimum requirement of a Grade 6 in the subjects you wish to study. Please note that some subjects have a higher entry requirement than a 6. Further details of these requirements can be found in our A Level Curriculum Guide. It will also be necessary for students to be able to qualify to study 3 A Level subjects. Where a child began Year 10 studying 8 GCSEs and is taking the Learning Support Option, the entry criteria will be 38 points from 7 GCSEs.
In addition to the general entrance requirements outlined above, there are specific admission requirements relating to certain courses. Further details of these requirements can be found in our A Level Curriculum Guide.
Assessment Day
Our assessment day is designed to assess a student’s character strengths and academic ability. We know that character is central to students’ wellbeing and outcomes and want to make sure that the students who are offered places will thrive at Berkhamsted Sixth. Therefore, the assessment is comprised of the following:
- A character-strengths-based interview
- A presentation followed by a small-group discussion
- A verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning test
A reference from the prospective student’s current school is also required.
Progression to Year 13 depends on satisfactory attainment in Year 12, as determined by the student’s performance in the end of year examinations. Work ethic, discipline record and contribution to the wider life of the School are also taken into account.
Overseas students, once registered, applicants will be invited to take our entrance assessments. We have partnered with UKiset and all international applicants are required to complete a UKiset test which forms part of our assessment along with an interview. A copy of the student’s latest school report and a reference from their current school is also required.