Teaching

All of our staff are skilful and passionate subject specialists who are kept up-to-date with subject knowledge and awarding exam body requirements.

All students will have taught lessons in each of their subjects along with independent study periods and access to additional learning resources.

Support and Guidance

Our strong pastoral care is a highly-regarded aspect of Nottingham Free School and this continues at sixth form level. A personal tutor will monitor progress, achievement and approach to learning on a regular basis.

In addition, students will have a weekly PSHCE session where information about relevant life skills will be taught and discussed.

Life after NFS

The majority of our students are expected to progress onto higher education or a higher level apprenticeship. All students will be provided with information and guidance enabling them to make a well-informed choice as to their chosen pathway.

We already have strong links with a number of universities giving students a flavour of university life. Expert advice from our experienced staff will be provided to support all students individually with their university or apprenticeship application.

The combination of our high expectations for academic learning and the development of wider employability skills is critical for supporting applications at this level.

Students wishing to enter directly into employment will also have support with their job applications.

Apply for a Place

Entry requirements

To study A-Levels at NFS-16 you need to have achieved the following general college requirements:

• Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, plus three other GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) at grade 5 or above
• You must have achieved a grade 5 in the subject that you wish to study at A-Level

Some courses have specific or higher entry requirements in particular subjects as follows:

• Biology/Chemistry/Physics: Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics, Grade 5 or above in all three separate sciences or Grade 6 in Science Trilogy
• Economics: Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics
• Mathematics: Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics
• Further Mathematics: Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics
• Physical Education: you should be competing at club-level or above

We know that choosing the right place to further your studies is a big decision and we would encourage you to come and visit us before making a final decision.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Apply Online

The application process for September 2025 entry is open: please fill out the form below to apply.

Please complete all the fields on the application form and ensure you enter a valid e-mail address so that we can contact you.

Please read through this form carefully before you start to complete it. You will be required to complete your personal details, information about your qualifications and your provisional course choices.

This form is used to collect information regarding your application to Nottingham Free School Sixth Form and will only be used for this purpose. We need the information collected here to enable us to manage this process effectively. The information is for internal use only and will be stored on our internal servers. This information will be kept in line with our data retention policy.

We will only use your contact details to share information with you that is relevant to this process.

• Our full privacy notice for pupil data is available to download here.
• Our full privacy notice for parent data is available to download here.

If you have any concerns please contact us before you proceed.

Please tick here to confirm you have read and understand this notice.

Section A: Personal Details

Please provide your legally registered names.

Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Current School *

Permanent Home Address

House Name/Number

Street *

District

Town/City *

County *

Postcode *

Home Telephone *

Mobile

E-mail Address *

Parent/Carer Contact Details

Full Name *

Mobile *

Home Telephone

E-mail Address *

Address (if different from above)

Emergency Contact Details

Only if different from Parent/Carer above.

Name

Relationship

Contact Number

Contact E-mail

Section B: Guidance Details

What guidance have you sought about your Post-16 options? (Tick all the boxes that apply)

Careers Interview

Spoken to Teachers

Spoken to Relatives

Attended NFS Open Evening

Attended Other Open Evenings

Other

If you have ticked 'Other', please give details.

Section C: Subject Choices

Please choose three subjects which you would like to study next year and two backup options. If you are interested in studying a fourth subject, this can be discussed at interview. Please note that certain subject combinations may be restricted by the Academy timetable.

Please list your subjects in rank order, with the first course being the subject you would most like to study.

Course 1 *

--Please select an option-- Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Economics English Language English Literature Further Maths Geography History Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish

Course 2 *

--Please select an option-- Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Economics English Language English Literature Further Maths Geography History Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish

Course 3 *

--Please select an option-- Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Economics English Language English Literature Further Maths Geography History Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish

Backup 1 *

--Please select an option-- Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Economics English Language English Literature Further Maths Geography History Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish

Backup 2 *

--Please select an option-- Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Economics English Language English Literature Further Maths Geography History Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish

Why do you wish to study these options? *

Section D: About You

Current Subjects

Please list below the subjects you are studying at present and your most up to date projected grade for each.

Subject	Predicted Grade

What personal qualities and skills do you have which you think will allow you to succeed in the Sixth Form? *

What part-time work, work experience, school or other responsibilities do you have? *

Section E: Additional Needs / Extra Support

Nottingham Free School Sixth Form values all students, acknowledges differences and will support all learners. As such, in order for us to know if and where any necessary additional support is needed, please answer the questions below. Additional information regarding your responses will be discussed further and confidentially at interview.

Do you have any specific health/medical conditions that we need to know about?

Yes No

If Yes, do you need support or is your condition self-managed?

Self Managed Need Support N/A

Do you have additional learning needs which will require extra support? (e.g. Dyslexia)

Yes No

Have you been identified/supported by your school for a particular need?

Yes No

Section F: Statement

Please read the following statements carefully before ticking the box to confirm:

• I have provided a response to every section of this application form, unless no response was required.
• I have discussed this application with my parents.
• I understand that I will be required to attend an interview.

Please tick this box to confirm

I certify that the information in this application form is correct to the best of my knowledge.

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