We look forward to welcoming your application to study at The Sixth Form Bolton. The timeline below is for September 2026 applicants only.
Applications open on Friday 3rd October
Please apply by the application deadline: Friday 30 January 2026. After this, late applications will be placed on a waiting list. Late applicants are not guaranteed an offer and applications will only be processed subject to availability of places.
Once submitted, your application will be processed and checked by the Admissions Officer. We may need to contact you for further or any missing information.
If any of your contact details change, please contact the Admissions Team so that these can be updated. It is crucial that this information is kept up to date throughout the entire process as the majority of communication will be via email and text message.
You will be told via email if you have been offered a place to study at The Sixth Form Bolton. Offers are either Conditional, Aspirational or No Offer. You will be asked to accept or decline your offer via your applicant portal. All offers are subject to you achieving the minimum entry requirements for your chosen subjects. We will be in touch throughout the academic year with key events and information, please see the timeline below for key dates.
All offer holders are also offered a course discussion. Course discussions are ideal if you’d like a face-to-face discussion about your course choices or future options. This is also a great opportunity to discuss any support needs before you join us.
You will be instructed to book your course discussion via your applicant portal. You will be able to access your portal via the link in the original email sent to you when you initiated your application. Please log on to view your course discussion details and any important additional information.
Enrolment starts from Thursday 20th August 2026. You will be allocated an enrolment appointment in advance. It is essential that you attend your enrolment appointment in order to secure your place. Places will not be reserved for applicants who are on holiday during enrolment. If you are unable to attend enrolment then you should contact the Admissions Team as soon as possible to discuss your options.
For further queries, please email: admissions@bolton-sfc.ac.uk
Open Event: Wednesday 8th October 2025, 5.00pm-8.00pm (5pm-5.30pm quiet half hour)
Open Event: Saturday 22nd November 2025, 10.00am-1.30pm (10am-10.30am quiet half hour)
Course Discussions are held from November – offers are made via email
Application deadline: Friday 30 January 2026
Late applications: will be placed on a waiting list. Late applications will only be processed subject to availability of places.
New Student Day (a welcome event for Sept 2026 applicants): Wednesday 1 July 2026
GCSE Results Day: Thursday 20 August 2026
Enrolment: Thursday 20 August and Friday 21 August 2026. It is essential that you attend your enrolment appointment in order to secure your place. Places will not be reserved for applicants who are on holiday during enrolment.
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