Applying to the Sixth Form
Sherborne Girls is justifiably proud of its Sixth Form of around 200 girls.
We deliver an exciting, challenging and fulfilling programme of academic, co-curricular and leadership opportunities that enable the young women in our care to access their chosen futures whilst making a positive contribution to the world around them.
To gain an overview life in the Sixth Form at Sherborne Girls, please view the following video which follows one of our Lower Sixth (Year 12) girls through a typical day:
To find out more, please see our Sixth Form Information Booklet:
Join Sixth Form
Each year we welcome applications from girls wishing to join our thriving Sixth Form with entrance and scholarships assessments taking in place in November of Year 11.
Here is the recommended timeline for applications:
Recommended Timeline |
Recommended Actions |
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Recommended by Year 10, or before |
Attend a Tour Morning at the School |
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Recommended two years before entry |
Register with School |
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Spring/Summer Year 10 |
Sixth Form Open Morning |
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September/October Year 11 |
Sixth Form at SG – subject information event |
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October Year 11 |
Deadline for Scholarship and Bursary applications |
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November Year 11 |
Entrance and Scholarship Assessments |
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December Year 11 |
Entrance and Scholarship results communicated |
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Start of Trinity Term Year 11 |
House allocation confirmed |
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May Year 11 |
New Girls’ information sent out |
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June Year 11 |
New Girls’ Post-GCSE programme - residential |

