Study programme
As a specialist A level college, we make sure that every student’s study programme is full of opportunity.
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How to apply
Applying to Hills Road
Applications have closed for entry to the College in September 2026.
For information on how to make a Post-results application on GCSE Results Day (Thursday 20 August), please use the button below.
Current applicants
Applications for entry in September 2026 closed on 13 January 2026.
Applicants next steps:
- Guidance meetings 2 to 27 February 2026
Qualified applicants will be invited to an online Guidance Meeting - Course confirmation within 48 hours of the Guidance Meeting
Applicants reconfirm their subject choices in priority order - Offers will be sent out at the end of March 2026
For information on our post-results service in August, please use the link below.
We will be in touch with current offer holders by email throughout the summer term, with information on the Welcome to Hills transition days on Tuesday 30 June or Wednesday 1 July, enrolment on GCSE results day in August, and the Getting Started day in September.
Applications for entry in September 2027
Applications for entry in September 2027 will open on 1 October 2026.
Entry requirements for 2026
Entry requirements to Hills Road are different to other sixth form centres. We don’t ask for a set group of GCSE grades. Instead, each A level has its own entry requirements, with an Admissions Score and minimum GCSE grade.
Most of our A levels require a GCSE grade 6, and some have alternative routes, including Drama, Dance, Art, Music and languages.
Grade and score entry criteria
Using predicted GCSE grades provided by your school, applicants must meet the relevant Admissions Score and minimum GCSE grade for each A level course applied for.
Applicants must include three eligible A level subjects, but are encouraged to include up to five to allow flexibility if courses are oversubscribed.
Admissions Scores
- Minimum Entry Admissions Score is 58 or 56 for Cambridgeshire Area Partnership (CAP) students
- Maths Admissions Score is 60
- Higher Admissions Score (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Physics) is 71 or 69 for Cambridgeshire Area Partnership (CAP) students
- The Four A level Programme Admissions Score is 78, which includes Further Maths.
As well as meeting our GCSE grade and Admissions Score requirements, there are additional criteria you’ll need to meet when applying to the College, which are shown below. For full details, please refer to our Admissions Policy.
Admissions Score calculator
You can use our handy Admissions Score calculator to work out your score. All you need are your predicted grades and to follow the instructions on the calculator.
Top tips!
Choosing which A levels to apply for can feel tricky, and the process from application to enrolment can seem confusing at first. The tips below will help you understand what to expect and make your choices with confidence.
More information for applicants
As part of your application, your current school must provide a personal reference and your predicted GCSE grades. If you have already achieved any GCSE grades (for example, if you sat an exam early in Year 10), these actual grades should also be included.
This information is automatically requested from your school through the mychoice16.co.uk application platform.
Predicted grades deadline
The College can only accept predicted GCSE grades that are submitted by the 13 January 2026 application deadline. Grades cannot be updated after this point, even if newer predictions or mock exam results become available; only grade errors will be updated.
Applicant's responsibility for accuracy
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their application includes the most recent and accurate predicted GCSE grades before the application deadline.
Study programme
As a specialist A level college, we make sure that every student’s study programme is full of opportunity.
A level subjects
At Hills Road we offer an incredible range of 36 A level subjects, which can be taken in almost any combination. Take an in-depth look at each subject, including the entry requirements.
Admissions policy 2026
Please read our Admissions Policy as all applications are assessed against the criteria.
More information about the offer process
We have included below some common information about accepting or declining your offer, changing subjects, and what to do if you change your mind. Please read through this carefully, and if you cannot find the answer you need, please contact Admissions using the button below.
If you accept your offer, you will be invited to attend a Welcome to Hills day, and we will share with you additional opportunities and activities you may wish to take part in before joining the College in August. We will also share key information about becoming a Hills student and the enrolment process.
You must accept your offer by 7 April 2026. If you do not accept your offer by this deadline, your place for September 2026 will be withdrawn. We will confirm this with you, and your application will be closed.
