We are dedicated to ensuring that students make the right choice and to that end we have a comprehensive admissions process to guide you and your parents as you take the next steps on your educational career. From Year 7, students are offered advice on careers and future pathways. Preparations for Sixth Form entry begin in Year 9 when all students take part in our Year 9 Taster Day and again Year 11. Students have the opportunity to sample a wide range of A Level and Level 3 subjects to help support GCSE option choices. In January of Year 11 we hold our Open Evening and open our online application process. Below you will find a full overview of our admissions process. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
West Derby School
Sixth Form Admissions
Sixth Form Virtual Open Event
Sixth Form Prospectus
To find out more information about our academic and vocational courses, please read through our prospectus.
CLICK HERE to view a copy.
Year 10 Taster Day
All Year 10 students have the opportunity to attend a taster day where they have a choice of 4 A-Level style lessons and an enrichment lesson. This day aims to provide students with an insight of life in the Sixth Form.
Open Evening
All Year 11 students from WDS and other schools are invited to an open evening where students and parents can meet staff and discuss subject options. Our Open Evening is on October 17th, 2024, but in the meantime the video above from a previous virtual Open Evening details all our subjects.
Interview
In March of Year 11 we invite students to interview to discuss subject choices and suitability. This is an opportunity for students to impress upon us the reasons for applying to Sixth Form.
Conditional Offer
If successful in your application, you will receive a conditional offer in May of Year 11. Please read this letter carefully. It will state that your offer is conditional, meaning that you must meet the entry requirements outlined in the Sixth Form Prospectus and have maintained good attendance.
Transition Day
In July of Year 11 you will be invited to our transition day which is designed to support you as you move from GCSE to A-Level. Activities include a skills audit, University and Higher Education talks and team building exercises.
GCSE Results Day
Sixth Form staff will be available on results day to offer advice and guidance.
Thursday 21st August 2025.
September Start!
You will start your A-Level/Level 3 studies with us in September 2024! You will receive further details with important dates etc. closer to the time.
CLICK HERE to view our Student & Parent Handbook for more Information.
All further queries concerning courses or admissions, please contact:
Heads of Sixth Form
Mr S Donohue & Mrs R Williams
WDS-6thform@westderbyschool.co.uk
Tel: 0151 235 1300