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 Key Stage 4 Application Information

You can find our Admissions Policy in our Document Zone.

Our main point of Key Stage 4 entry is Year 9.

CONTACT: admissions@leafstudio.co.uk

If you wish to apply to LEAF Studio, then you will need to complete an online application form.

Upon submission you will receive an automatic receipt and dependent on your programme selection, we will then contact you to request any supporting information.

We will also contact you to arrange a visit to LEAF Studio for your Aptitude Workshops and Testing.

KS4 Application Process – Year 9 Entry

All applicants will follow this process.

  • Step 1 – Fully completed application form with supporting documents
  • Step 2 – Attend aptitude workshops and testing
  • Step 3 – On being informed of a successful aptitude test result, apply to LA

Please note that applicants are not guaranteed a place at LEAF Studio following successful aptitude test results.

Applications to the Local Authority up until 31 October are classed as ‘on time

Applications to the Local Authority from 1 November to 29 January are classed as ‘late

Applications to the Local Authority after 29th January are classed as ‘late late

Year 10 and 11 entry will be dealt with on a case by case basis. 

LEAF Studio operates in line with Local Authority applications, dates and deadlines.

 Sixth Form Application Information

You can find our Admissions Policy in our Document Zone.

Our main point of Sixth Form entry is Year 12.

CONTACT: sixthform@leafstudio.co.uk

If you wish to apply to LEAF Studio Sixth Form, then you will need to complete an online application form.

Upon submission you will receive an automatic receipt and dependent your programme selection, we will then contact you to request any supporting information.

  • We will also contact you to arrange a visit to LEAF Studio Sixth Form for your Aptitude Workshops and Testing.

Applying for LEAF Studio Sixth Form

  1. Attend an open event
  2. Select your pathway and course(s)
  3. Apply by completing an online application form
  4. Attend aptitude workshops and testing
  5. Receive application decision

All applicants will follow this process.

Step 1 – Fully completed application form with supporting documents

Step 2 – Aptitude workshops and testing/Interview

Step 3 – Official Sixth Form Enrolment

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Sport

  • Successful aptitude workshops and testing/interview
  • Minimum L5 in P.E (or Level 2 BTEC Sport Merit) – (if studied)
  • Minimum L5 in GCSE English 
  • Minimum L4 in GCSE Maths and Science

Performing Arts

  • Successful aptitude workshops and testing/interview
  • Minimum L5 in Performing Arts subject; Dance, Drama or Music (or Level 2 BTEC Merit+) – (if studied)
  • Minimum L5 in GCSE English
  • Minimum L4 in GCSE Maths

A-levels

  • Successful interview, where appropriate
  • A-level subjects usually require a L6 in the same subject (or equivalent) at GCSE level. Some A-levels may carry additional entry requirements. Unless higher is required, you must achieve at least a L5+ in English and Maths. You may be able to study an A-level you have not previously studied at GCSE depending on your overall GCSE results.

If you don’t receive the entry requirements, we will always have discussions surrounding your application. We have retake programmes in place for both L2/GCSE Maths and English.