A Summary of the key information when applying for Post 16 at Grace Academy.
Applications are now open, Click here to apply.
You can find the Academy’s 16-19 Bursary Fund Policy here.
When selecting subjects, students can only choose one subject from each of the 5 blocks (A-E). They can choose three subjects in total. Please see below the option pathway.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology | Psychology | Single Sport | Health & Social Care | Applied Science |
| Media | Information Technology | Photography | Art | |
| Double Sport | Performing Arts |
The Application Process for the 2026 Year is summarised below:
| Date | Focus | Information |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Careers Fair | Students find out about the Post 16 offer and speak to Key staff and students. |
| November 2025 | Y11 Tutor sessions in Post 16
Y11 Assembly |
Students find out about our Post 16, the subjects offered and opportunities for extracurricular involvement to start the process of applying to our Post 16. |
| 27 November 2025
5.00-7.00pm |
Post 16 Open Evening | Talk in the Post 16 area and visit subject teachers. |
| December 2025 | Applications open | Students start application process |
| 31 January 2026 | Initial Applications deadline | Deadline for application submission. |
| February to May 2026 | Post 16 discussions regarding offers | Students receive conditional offer letters. |
| May/June 2026 | GCSE Exams | Students complete all exams. |
| June 2026 | Y11 Transition Day | Students attend Post 16 for a Transition Day, try 4 subjects and make any additional changes if applicable. Meet the Y12 tutor. |
| 20 August 2026 – GCSE Results Day | Y11 students collect GCSE results | Students collect results, register at the Post 16 desk, confirm subjects, collect transition/summer work packs (to be handed in the first week back) and starting information. |
| September 2026 | New Y12 cohort start | Y12 Students have their first day in Post 16 on their own. |
| Mid-September 2026 | Early assessment | All subjects will carry out an early assessment which will be based on transition tasks and first few weeks of subject content. Make any changes. |