At Crickhowell High School, we consider every application on its merits. We want to ensure than any student entering our Sixth Form has a full and balanced programme and is capable of achieving success at AS and A Level. In general, this requires five GCSE C grades and a minimum Grade B at GCSE level in the chosen subjects. Where there is no direct GCSE equivalent, as in the case of Business or Law for example, we would be looking for Grade B in related subjects, such as English or History.
It is also important that students have demonstrated an appropriate attitude to study and possess the capability of working independently and meeting subject requirements. Our induction process, including an interview, will highlight any shortcomings in this regard and students will be given specific targets to meet in order to satisfy us that they are prepared for the challenge of Sixth Form studies.
If you are considering applying to our Sixth Form for September 2023, please complete the online application form below. Students currently studying at Crickhowell High School should use the Internal Application Form and students studying at other schools should use the External Application Form. Both forms provide a detailed breakdown of the available options choices.
Sixth Form Application Form (Internal) 2023
Sixth Form Application Form (External) 2023
We’ll be holding our Sixth Form Recruitment Evening on Thursday 16th February with more details coming soon.
Sixth Form Options Choices
In depth details of the options choices we offer in Sixth Form can be found on the options-specific pages. A snapshot of what we offer is detailed in the table below.
Options Blocks 2023/2024
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| A | D | C | E | B |
| B | E | A | D | C |
Year 12 (AS)
| A | B | C | D | E |
| Chemistry | Art | History | English Literature | |
| Drama | Music | Biology | Maths | Geography |
| Law | Maths | Design Technology | Further Maths | Physics |
| Psychology | RS | ICT* | Business | Film Studies |
| Sociology | PE | Photography | Health & Social Care | Mandarin* |
| Computer Science* | English Lit & Lang | Welsh | ||
| Criminology | ||||
| Food & Nutrition | ||||
| Sports BTEC Level 3 | ||||
Year 13 (A2)
| A | B | C | D | E |
| Chemistry | Business Studies | Biology | Geography | English Literature |
| History | French | DT | RS | Physics |
| Drama | Maths | Health & Social Care | Further Maths | PE |
| ICT | Music | Computer Science | Maths | Law |
| Biology | Psychology | English Lit & Lang | Food & Nutrition | German |
| Sociology | Mandarin | Art | Film Studies | |
| Criminology | ||||
| Level 3 Diploma in Sport (2 A level equivalent) / Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport ( 3 A level equivalent) | ||||
If you would like any additional information about our Sixth Form, please email the team on sixthforminfo@crickhowell-hs.powys.sch.uk who’ll be happy to help.