Admissions & Entry Requirements

Applications are welcomed from both current students and those studying at other institutions.  Every year we hold a Sixth Form Open Evening where students can find out more about life in Queen's Park High School Sixth Form, option choices available and have the opportunity to meet Curriculum Team Leaders and teachers of A Level and Level 3 subjects. There will also be tours for external candidates. If you would like to book an informal tour, please contact Mrs Prydden via email: 6thform@qphs.co.uk or Tel 01244 257088

Guidance on entry requirements is subject to change in line with government updates, but as a broad indication, we expect the following:

Full A-Level Package (3-4^* A Level courses)

• 5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths
• Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level
• Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths.

* The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances

Level 3 Package (mix of A Level and vocational Level 3 courses)

• 5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4
• Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level
• Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths.

Students who have not achieved a grade 4 in English and/or maths will be required to continue their study of maths and English until they have achieved this level.

Uniformed Protective Services 
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Services (equivalent to 3 A Levels)

• 5 GCSES grades 9-3

In addition to successful completion of the recruitment process.

Course Information Guide

To find out what courses are on offer from September 2025, please download the Course Information Guide for 2025-27 at the bottom of this page. 

Apply Now 

Students can apply to Queen's Park High School Sixth Form by completing the online forms below.

Alternatively, enrolment forms can be downloaded below.
Please post completed forms FAO Mrs Prydden to Queen's Park High School Sixth Form, Queens Park Road, Chester CH4 7AE or scan and email to 6thform@qphs.co.uk 

References will be requested for students new to Queen's Park High School, and we will offer places based on suitability for courses alongside attendance and punctuality information.