Sixth Form Admissions

Welcome to St Simon Stock Catholic School’s Sixth Form! With over 200 students, our Sixth Form is renowned for its academic excellence and supportive community. Rated 'outstanding', our results consistently surpass both national and Kent averages. By joining us, you’ll be following in the footsteps of exceptional students who have gone on to excel in higher education and their careers.

While our academic success speaks for itself, we pride ourselves on our holistic approach, offering a broad curriculum, rich extra-curricular activities, and dedicated pastoral care to support every student’s wellbeing. You’ll be encouraged to take greater responsibility for your learning, develop your ideas through interactive lessons, and become an independent learner through our A-Level Mindset and Preparation programme. With a focused, professional atmosphere, and a team of committed staff, we ensure every student is fully prepared for university, apprenticeships, or the world of work.

I have been a student as St Simon Stock for nearly seven years now, this school has helped me grow from an unconfident child into a determined young adult. Everyone at this school is immensely kind and supportive, I have met many lifelong friends during my time here who I've spent many good days with in this school. My passion for learning has been greatly encouraged by this school and its wonderful teachers. During my time here I have, with encouragement from the excellent staff and my amazing peers, discovered my keen enthusiasm for the sciences. In the future I would like to be a biological researcher. With my time here at St Simon Stock I have been well prepared and encouraged to recognise and work toward this dream.

L Ingoldby - student

Admissions Dates

Applications for internal and external students will open on the Kent Choices website on Friday 8 November 2024.

Please submit your application before the closing date on Friday 31 January 2025.

Further information about our Sixth Form, including our Course Guide which lists subjects available, along with entry criteria, can be found on our website, along with the Admissions Policy.

If you need advice on Sixth Form courses or completing an application, please contact us on 01622 754551 Ext 1160.

Internal Applicants to Sixth Form

All students will receive ongoing support and guidance with the online application process through discussions with dedicated members of staff, subject leaders and members of the Sixth Form team. Students will also receive a session with an external Careers Advisor.

External Applicants to Sixth Form

If you currently attend a school in Kent, you can apply for the St Simon Stock Sixth Form using the Kent Choices website. Your log in details for Kent Choices will be provided by your current school. If you attend a school outside of Kent, you will be required to self-register directly on the Kent Choices website.

External applicants will need to complete a Sixth Form Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if they are Catholic or 'Looked After' children. All external applicants will need to complete a Data Collection form. Both of these forms can be found below and must be presented at enrolment day along with:

statement of results
passport
birth certificate
baptismal certificate (if applicable)
UK Entry Visa (if applicable)
SEN documents (if applicable).

Original documents only.

External Applicants Forms to complete:

Kent Choices

Sixth Form Induction

Once students have made their application to Sixth Form many will be made a conditional offer of a place which is dependent on meeting the entry requirements.

To assist student transition into Sixth Form the following events are organised:

At the end of the Spring Term external applicants are invited to an applicant’s afternoon where they will be provided with key information, a tour of the school and an opportunity to meet staff and current Sixth Form students.
At the end of the exam season all applicants are invited to the Transition event which takes place over 2 days. Here, students have the opportunity to attend KS5 subject lessons and learn more about life in the Sixth Form.