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How to Apply

Students can make applications through Sheffield Progress.  Students in Sheffield schools will be guided on how to do this by their current school.  If you attend a private school, or live outside of Sheffield, there are directions below on how to register for Sheffield Progress.

Please keep an eye on the message board. If we have a question about your application we will contact you via this.  Additionally, please include an email address that you check regularly.

6th Form Application Guidance Booklet 
Sheffield Progress self register 

Key Dates 2024/25

 23 October 2024 Sixth Form Open Evening
w/c 18 November 2024 Student Consultations with Sixth Form (Internal Applicants)
31 January 2025 Deadline for applications – Sheffield Progress Online Applications submitted to the Council.
26-28 February 2025 Conditional offers of places made to students
4 March 2025 Student Consultations with Sixth Form (External Applicants)
14 March 2025 Deadline for accepting offer
w/c 23 June 2025 Sixth Form Induction Week
  21 August 2025 GCSE Results Day and Enrolment Day at Tapton Sixth Form for all students Compulsory 

Make your application successful:

  • Visit our Open Evening
  • Research your subject options 
  • Check the entry requirements 
  • Register with Sheffield Progress 
  • Keep an eye on key application dates
  • Keep in touch!