Sixth Form Admissions

Each year we will welcome around 70 new pupils into the Sixth Form (known as 'Specialists') to study either the A level or IBDP curriculum as a boarder or as a day pupil. These new pupils will join an existing year group of approximately 180 pupils.

Competition for places is strong. As a guide, we would expect successful candidates to gain a high proportion of 8s and 9s at (I)GCSE or equivalent. Although our offers will be unconditional, subject choice for A Levels or at higher level in the IBDP will be dependent on certain grades achieved at (I)GCSE (or equivalent). We welcome candidates with particular interests and talents in art, music, performing arts, sport and many other fields. 

2025 Entry

Although we have completed recruitment for 2025, we do operate a reserve list. If you would like to apply for a place on our reserve list, please complete our Application Form available here

2026 Entry

We are pleased to announce that our registration window, for 2026 entry, is currently open and will close in September 2025. To register, please complete our Registration Form available here

Full details of our entry process can be found below under Entrance Procedure.

Entrance Procedure for 2026

Key dates for 2026 Sixth Form Entry

Entry for 2026 is Now Open
13 September 2025 16+ Open Event, click here to book

24 September 2025

Registrations Close

27 September 2025 - 5 October 2025 Online testing window

Shortlisted Candidates

Early November 2025 Confidential references requested

Early November 2025

Assessment Day at Charterhouse

10 November 2025 - 18 November 2025 Scholarship assessments

1 December 2025

Place offers announced

Candidates from Hong Kong and Mainland China

Candidates for the Sixth Form entry should contact Academic Asia by late August of the year before entry. They will be interviewed at the Top Schools Event held in Hong Kong in September and then sit the entrance tests in Hong Kong in November. Offers of places will be made in December.