Sixth Form

Interested in attending Herschel Grammar School Sixth Form from September 2027?

Please visit us on Thursday 19 November to have a look around, hear from staff and talk to our students


This event is relevant to both current Herschel pupils and prospective applicants from other schools. You are not expected to wear school uniform.

Do I have to pre-register?

Yes – numbers are limited for the Headteacher talks.
There will be three different talks, please register for your preferred time, following the link below. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the talk. Only one registration per family is required. Herschel Grammar School (applicaa.com)

Where should I park?

There is limited parking in the Sports Centre car park which is accessed via Whitby Road. If parking on the local streets, please be considerate to our neighbours. Pedestrian access to the site is via the entrance on Northampton Avenue.

Can I come on my own?

No, prospective applicants must be accompanied by a parent / carer.

What is the format of the evening?

On arrival you will be directed to the main hall for a presentation from the Headteacher and current sixth formers.
This will be followed by the opportunity to speak to relevant subject specialists.

SIXTH FORM ADMISSIONS SEPTEMBER 2027

  • The course information booklet with details of the subjects offered will be available from mid-November
  • Online applications will open in late December
  • The deadline to apply is Friday 29 January 2027
  • If possible, obtain updated predicted grades BEFORE applying to ensure you meet our general and subject specific entry requirements.

 

Interested in attending Herschel Grammar School Sixth Form from September 2027?

Please visit us on Thursday 19 November to have a look around, hear from staff and talk to our students


This event is relevant to both current Herschel pupils and prospective applicants from other schools. You are not expected to wear school uniform.

Do I have to pre-register?

Yes – numbers are limited for the Headteacher talks.
There will be three different talks, please register for your preferred time, following the link below. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the talk. Only one registration per family is required. Herschel Grammar School (applicaa.com)

Where should I park?

There is limited parking in the Sports Centre car park which is accessed via Whitby Road. If parking on the local streets, please be considerate to our neighbours. Pedestrian access to the site is via the entrance on Northampton Avenue.

Can I come on my own?

No, prospective applicants must be accompanied by a parent / carer.

What is the format of the evening?

On arrival you will be directed to the main hall for a presentation from the Headteacher and current sixth formers.
This will be followed by the opportunity to speak to relevant subject specialists.

SIXTH FORM ADMISSIONS SEPTEMBER 2027

  • The course information booklet with details of the subjects offered will be available from mid-November
  • Online applications will open in late December
  • The deadline to apply is Friday 29 January 2027
  • If possible, obtain updated predicted grades BEFORE applying to ensure you meet our general and subject specific entry requirements.

 

For further queries on sixth form admissions at Herschel, please contact the admissions team on sixthformadmissions@herschel.slough.sch.uk

For a flavour of Sixth Form life at Herschel, click here to watch our Sixth Form Film 

 

 

Welcome to the Bursary Application 

All students are welcome to apply for a bursary; we will be in touch following a completed application to let you know the outcome. Please click the link below:

https://herschelgrammarschoolbursary.applicaa.com/1?skip_modal=true  

Only Herschel offers you the chance to apply for a travel bursary to travel abroad to broaden your horizons, experience another culture and become more independent. In 2017, groups went to Thailand and Malaysia – see video below. 

Click the image to see university destinations of this year's Year 13 students:

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