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Sixth Form

Cardinal Pole Sixth Form has acquired a reputation of excellence for delivering a high quality education to our students.

The Sixth Form was graded as "Outstanding" by OFSTED in January 2017 who commented that "High-quality teaching and excellent support give students real opportunities to reach their potential". 29% of our A-level students that attended university went to Russell Group Universities. Our A-Level and vocational results are consistently in the top 10% of schools nationally.

Based in its own block in the school building, our Sixth Form provides specialised classrooms, containing state of the art IT facilities and a dedicated resources and study area.

A large common room is also available to our students throughout the day.

At Cardinal Pole, students receive the high quality education they deserve. We expect all of our students to proceed onto prestigious University degree courses or into further vocational training of the highest order.

Destinations

Cardinal Pole Sixth Form students gain access to a wide variety of excellent university destinations. In 2020 40% of our university applicants gained places at Russell Group universities. In addition, each year students progress to the highly selective Oxbridge universities and Medicine courses. This is testament to Cardinal Pole students’ hard work and aspirational outlook, as well as the excellent teaching, dedicated pastoral care and comprehensive careers support they receive during their time here. 

While the majority of our students choose to progress to university, a growing number are seeking alternative pathways. We have supported these students to access Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships at a wide variety of prestigious companies, including KPMG, the Bank of England, Wates and BT Sport. 

Our 2020 university destinations include: 

University of Cambridge 

Aston University, Birmingham 

Coventry University 

De Montfort University 

Imperial College London 

Kent and Medway Medical School 

Kings College London 

Lancaster University 

Loughborough University 

Manchester University 

Nottingham University 

Nottingham Trent University 

Pearson College London  

Queen Mary University of London 

University of Birmingham 

University of Bristol 

University of Cambridge 

University of East Anglia UEA 

University of Greenwich 

University of Kent 

University of Leicester 

University of Northampton 

University of Nottingham Trent 

University of Warwick 

 



Cardinal Pole Sixth Form Admissions Criteria 2021

Introduction

Cardinal Pole Catholic School Sixth Form is a comprehensive Sixth Form providing an exciting range of courses with outstanding results. Admission to the sixth form is managed by the school in accordance with the Admissions Criteria of the London Borough of Hackney. Any queries regarding sixth form admissions should be directed to the school. The capacity for Year 12 is 110 places. 

Admission to the Sixth form

Students on roll at Cardinal Pole are required to apply for a place in the sixth form as are students from other schools.

Please complete an online application form. Make sure you have read through the admissions criteria to ensure you have chosen an appropriate A-Level or Vocational pathway.

As soon as your application is received you may be given a date for interview.

CLOSING DATE FOR INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Friday 27th November 2020
CLOSING DATE FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Friday 22nd January 2021

Internal applicants

Internal applicants i.e. students on roll will receive an Information, Advice and Guidance interview in the autumn term to discuss their predicted grades and possible courses. This will happen shortly after the KS5 ‘Open Evening’. They will be asked to make choices at this point on which courses they wish to study.

External applicants

To apply, please complete the online form using the link at the top of the page.

Alternatively, if you prefer to complete a paper application form this can be collected from the school reception and either returned by post to the following address.

Mr T Read
Head of Sixth Form
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
205 Morning Lane
London
E9 6LG

Places for courses will be given on a first come first served basis with ten places reserved for external candidates.

Cardinal Pole Catholic School Sixth Form Open Evening – An “Outstanding” Catholic School

Thursday 12th November 2020 4:00pm to 7.00pm

If you are thinking of going to Sixth Form in 2021 then you are invited to attend Cardinal Pole Catholic School’s Sixth Form Open Evening. 

Please pre-book your place via Event Brite: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sixth-form-open-tours-tickets-126045496473