Your Journey to Blackpool Sixth Form
Preparing to start college is exciting, but there is a lot to take in at the same time. We are here to ensure your transition from school to Blackpool Sixth is straightforward and easy to follow, from Year 10 Experience Day to Results and Enrolment Day. This page will give you an overview of the process and helpful links to relevant information. If you cannot find what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact our admissions team.
events
- Year 10 Experience Days - July 2023
- Open Day - Saturday 30th September 2023
- Open Day - Saturday 11th November 2023
- Taster Day - 16th March 2024
- Yr11 Course Advice Evening - 27th March 2024
- Open Evening - Wednesday 24th April 2024
- New Student Day - July 2024
year 10 Experience day
Visit Blackpool Sixth with your school and find out more about the college and our courses. This will be arranged through your school, you will book your own sessions for the day.
new Student Day
Enjoy a day to find out more about the college, our courses and the extra-curricular activities we offer. There will be a BBQ and musical entertainment! This is an applicant-only event.
Tasters
Our Taster Day event gives students a fantastic opportunity to sample different subjects at Blackpool Sixth. Taster sessions are open to year 11 applicants so you need to have applied to Blackpool Sixth to attend. Bookings will open early 2024. We recommend attending as many taster events as possible, these will support you in making informed decisions about your course choices.
Open Events
Our open events are an excellent opportunity for you to come and see Blackpool Sixth. You’ll be able to walk around our state of the art, friendly campus and find out more information about studying with us. Take in the warm and welcoming atmosphere and grab a drink at our very own Costa. See our fantastic facilities, tour the departments and talk to tutors about their courses. Meet staff from our support teams and get expert advice and guidance about your next steps.
Year 10
What is the year 10 experience day at Blackpool Sixth?
This is the start of your journey to the next stage of your education.
The event will run from 9:30am – 2:15pm and will give you the opportunity to see our fantastic building and facilities and experience our warm and welcoming atmosphere.
You will be able to choose two sessions to attend during the day and lunch will be provided. Your school will arrange transport and you will be accompanied by school staff.
Subject taster sessions
Our departments will run a range of activities in a number of different subjects. These sessions will give you the chance to find out more about our courses and about being a student at Blackpool Sixth.
You will need to book your sessions via an online booking form. Your school will share the link to the form with you and you can book from Monday 22nd May.
Looking ahead
The day will also give you the chance to learn more about the college in general, our application process, future events and the taster opportunities we will offer you during Year 11.
Applying
You can apply now for September 2024! We would encourage you to apply to Blackpool Sixth as soon as you can once you are in Year 11 and it is best to apply before Christmas. You will receive plenty of help on how to apply.
Apply now
Taster Events
Discover Your Passion with Taster Sessions at Blackpool Sixth
Taster sessions are designed to give Year 11 pupils a glimpse into the world of learning. Experience how different subjects are taught, assessed, and the range of career opportunities that they offer.
Tasters are for applicants on so apply now to participate in a variety of subjects before making your final decision on which courses to take at Blackpool Sixth.
- Saturday 16th March, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday 27th March, 4:10 pm to 5:10 pm
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge in various subjects. Apply now!
Details on how to book your taster day and after-school sessions will be released in January 2024.
New Student Day
- Spend a whole day in college with other applicants when your GCSEs are over
- Choose up to 4 different subject taster sessions
- Find out more about our support services, extra-curricular activities, student clubs and societies
- Sample a range of food and drink options on offer in Costa and our cafes around the building
- Enjoy musical entertainment and a barbecue at lunchtime
- Gain fantastic insight into what it will be like to be a student at Blackpool Sixth
key dates 2023-24
- Open Day – 30th September 2023
- Open Day – 11th November 2023
- Taster Day – 16th March 2024
- After School Taster – 27th March 2024
- Open Evening – 24th April 2024
- New Student Day – 4th July 2024
- GCSE Results Day – 22nd August 2024
- Enrolment – 22nd-23rd August 2024
*Dates and times are subject to change
Useful links
- Apply now – Our application form for 2024 entry will be available from September 2023
- How to apply – This handy page will tell you all you need to know about how and when to apply
- Courses – Blackpool Sixth offers over 60 different courses including A levels, T levels and vocational courses. Our courses page will provide you with a list of the subjects on offer as well as more information about each course, what to expect from it and where it can lead to
- Entry requirements – Each of our programmes have minimum entry requirements that a student must meet in order to qualify. Please note some subjects will have specific entry requirements too
- Additional learning support – We have a fantastic additional learning support team in college. We promote equality of opportunity for the development of an individual’s potential, regardless of their differences and disability
- Experience skills – Visit our activities page for information about the experience event activities, skills and careers
- Exclusive alerts – Sign up to be the first to know about our exclusive events!
