16+ Admissions

Reach your potential in our Sixth Form.  Tailored subjects, dedicated teachers, and a friendly environment fuel pupils’ academic growth within a vibrant and well-rounded education.  We welcome Day and Boarding 16+ applications from external applicants wishing to join our dynamic and friendly Sixth Form.  

BOARDING ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

If a candidate is applying for a Boarding place they should follow Boarding Admissions.

Day ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

Application. The closing date for 16+ Day applications is Monday 10 March. Applications for financial support and/or co-curricular scholarships are submitted by the same deadline. For more information about financial support, please click here. We have a range of academic and co-curricular scholarships available, and for all details, please see here.

Open Events. Prospective 16+ applicants are encouraged to attend our dedicated 16+ events. 

We warmly invite you to register here for our dedicated 16+ Visitor Morning on Wednesday 5 March. The morning begins with a presentation from the Headmaster and senior staff, followed by a guided tour of the school led by our current pupils. To finish, families can enjoy refreshments while chatting with staff from a range of departments.

Assessment and Interview. On receipt of an application, applicants are invited to our assessment day on Wednesday 19 March, where candidates will sit up to 2 papers based on the A Levels they wish to study, and a Critical Thinking Paper. Interviews are either conducted on the same day, or close to that time via Teams.

At Caterham, we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities or special educational needs; applicants who meet the criteria set out in the school’s Access Arrangements in Entrance Examinations Policy here will be eligible for suitable adjustments in the entrance assessments. Documentary evidence, such as a current Specialist Assessor’s report, must be submitted to the school before the closing date for applications.  

Scholarships. We encourage applicants to consider applying for our specific Academic Scholarships and Co-curricular Scholarships. The processes for these vary, with short-listed applicants being seen for assessments in November.

Confidential School Reference. After the closing date, a reference or school report will be sought from the prospective pupil’s current school. We ask schools to provide GSCE predictions.

Offers. Offers are made on the basis of applicants’ performance during their assessments and interview, in addition to predicted GCSE grades and current school reports. Offers for Day places are conditional upon the applicant satisfying our entry requirements: 44 points (or equivalent) from the best six IGCSE/GCSE subjects. Additionally, there are specific entry requirements for each A Level subject.

16+ DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 ENTRY