Application Process For Sixth Form 2026-27
GCSE Results Day
GCSE Results Day is Thursday 20th August 2026.
We are looking forward to welcoming you on GCSE results day! We will be delighted to invite you back to Rugby High School so you can be admitted to our Sixth Form, dependent on meeting entry requirements.
Internal students - please arrive from 8.00am - 9.30am to collect your results and be admitted into RH6
External students - please arrive from 10.00am - 11.30am. Please bring your results with you.
Places will be offered by email by 7pm that evening. Please reply by email by 11 am on 21st August, to accept or decline your place.
Please read the letters linked at the bottom of this page for further details:
- Internal Parents Advance information GCSE Results Day 2026
- Internal Student Advance information GCSE Results Day 2026
- External Students Advance information about GCSE Results Day 2026
Orientation Day
Students who have applied to RH6 and all our current Year 11s were invited to come to our RH6 Orientation Day on Tuesday 7th July 2026. We enjoyed sharing more of what RH6 life is like.
The day enabled students to enjoy some A Level taster lessons, meet some of their teachers and gain insight into Sixth Form life. Our Orientation Day gives you the opportunity to meet other students, and find out some more about what to expect when you join our Sixth Form for your A Level journey.
Entry Requirements
Every subject has its own particular requirements, and the minimum GCSE grades required for entry for each subject are shown below:
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ART/TEXTILES 6 in Art or a portfolio meeting |
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BIOLOGY 6 in Higher Maths plus 6-6 in combined science or 666 in all 3 separate sciences |
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BUSINESS 6 in English 6 in Mathematics
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CHEMISTRY 6 in Higher Maths plus 6-6 in combined science or 666 in all 3 separate sciences |
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CLASSICAL CIVILISATION 6 in English
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COMPUTING 6 in Maths
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DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES 6 in Drama (if studied) or 6 in English Literature |
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ECONOMICS 6 in English Language 6 in Mathematics |
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE 6 in English Language
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ENGLISH LITERATURE 6 in English Language and 6 in English Literature |
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FURTHER MATHEMATICS 7 in Mathematics
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GEOGRAPHY 6 in Geography
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HISTORY 6 in History if studied or 6 in English |
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LATIN 6 in Latin
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MATHEMATICS 7 in higher Mathematics
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MODERN LANGUAGES French – 6 in French Spanish – 6 in Spanish |
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MUSIC 6 in Music
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PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION 6 in English Language
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 6 in PE 6 in English 6 in Biology |
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PHYSICS 6 in Higher Maths plus 6-6 in combined science or 666 in all 3 separate sciences |
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POLITICS 6 in English Language
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PSYCHOLOGY 6 in English Language & Maths |
SOCIOLOGY 6 in English and 6 in English Literature |
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Curriculum blocks for A Levels for 2026
We expect that the majority of students will choose to take three A levels. If you plan to do this, you should choose one subject from three of the four blocks. If you wish to take Further Mathematics you need to choose Further Mathematics, Mathematics and two more subjects.
Option Blocks for students starting RH6 in September 2026:
Apply for RH6 for 2026 entry
There is a different process for internal and external students, please read on for more information. Please note, we are no longer using the Applicaa application system.
External students currently at other schools:
To apply for Rugby High School Sixth Form 2026 entry, please contact our Sixth Form Administrator, Mrs Claire Billington: sixthformadmissions@rugbyhighschool.co.uk
Internal students currently at RHS:
You will automatically be offered a place at RH6, that is dependent on meeting our entry requirements.
RH6 Open Evening 2025
RH6 Open Evening was held on Thursday 6th November 2025, 5.30 - 8.30pm.
Guidance Meetings
All students who applied to join RH6, were invited to attend an individual guidance meeting in early 2026, to discuss their option choices. The discussion is intended to ensure that all students make informed choices.
What Are My Options for Post-16 Education in England?
If you are considering your options for post-16 education in England, The Bell foundation has created a useful guide which you can read here.