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Sixth Form Admissions

Sixth Form admissions Welcome to QEH Sixth Form. Positioned in the suburb of Clifton on the popular Triangle, our co-educational Sixth Form brings together young women and men from a diverse range of schools from across the region. We provide an intellectually stimulating and ambitious environment where academic success is balanced with extensive co-curricular opportunities [...]

Sixth Form admissions

Welcome to QEH Sixth Form. Positioned in the suburb of Clifton on the popular Triangle, our co-educational Sixth Form brings together young women and men from a diverse range of schools from across the region. We provide an intellectually stimulating and ambitious environment where academic success is balanced with extensive co-curricular opportunities and supported by dedicated, award-winning pastoral care.

Here, students are treated as young adults. By living our core values of being kind, curious, positive, and collaborative, our students develop true independence, pursue their intellectual passions, and take on leadership roles across our community. Following its autumn 2025 inspection, QEH received a ‘Significant Strength’ award from the Independent Schools Inspectorate for its outstanding support of students’ physical health, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. Our Sixth Formers leave QEH with exceptional A Level outcomes, fully prepared for university and their future careers.

Our friendly Sixth Form admissions team is here to support you and your family at every step, from exploring subject combinations to scholarships and application.

Entry to QEH Sixth Form

QEH Sixth Form is co-educational, with students joining in Year 12.

Each application is considered individually. Any offer will normally be conditional on achieving:

General GCSE Threshold: A minimum of six GCSEs at Grade 6 or above.
Subject-Specific Requirement: Grade 7 or higher at GCSE in any subject you intend to study at A level.
New Subject Criteria: For subjects not taken at GCSE, such as Psychology, a Grade 7 in a related academic subject is expected.
Scholarship Standards: Candidates seeking subject scholarships are expected to achieve a Grade 8 in the relevant or related discipline.

Visiting QEH Sixth Form

Visiting QEH Sixth Form firsthand is the ideal way to explore our subject choices, meet our specialist teaching staff, learn about our co-curricular options, and get a feel for life as a QEH student. We host our main Sixth Form Open Evening every October, followed by interactive taster mornings in November and December. Individual visits can also be arranged throughout the academic year.

What your visit will include:

Guided tours of our dedicated Sixth Form spaces, study areas, and specialist departments
Conversations with subject heads regarding A level courses and co-curricular enrichment
Insights into higher education preparation, university guidance, and careers advice
Opportunities to chat with current Sixth Formers about daily life at QEH
Time to discuss entry criteria, scholarship pathways, or financial support options

How to apply to QEH Sixth Form

Once you have had the chance to visit QEH, we would welcome an application. Applications are completed using the QEH online application form.

1
Visit
Attend an open event or arrange a personal visit.

2
Apply
Complete the application form and provide a recent report, any learning support arrangements and the £75 fee.

3
Interview
Meet a senior member of staff to discuss your A level choices and plans.

4
Conditional offer
Offers are made conditional on achieving the required GCSE grades.

5
GCSE results
Your place is confirmed once results are received.

6
Accept
Accept your place and prepare to join QEH.

Applications should be submitted before the published deadline. Once your application has been received, our admissions team will confirm receipt and be in contact to guide you through the next steps.

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What happens after you apply?

The interview

Every candidate is invited to attend a personal interview with a senior member of staff. This discussion focuses on your subject choices, academic ambitions, and wider co-curricular interests, while giving you the chance to ask detailed questions about life in Year 12 and 13.

Scholarship applicants

Students applying for academic, music, or sports scholarships will also complete a practical assessment or meet with the relevant Head of Department.

Outcome and next steps

Conditional offers are issued following the interview phase, outlining the specific GCSE grades needed for entry. Once GCSE results day arrives, our team will assist you with confirming your place and preparing to join QEH.

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Key dates

Autumn Term 2026
Sixth Form Open Evening	Wednesday 14 October 2026
Taster Mornings	November 2026 (Dates TBC)
Sixth Form scholarship and application deadline	Friday 4 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
Sixth Form Interviews	January 2027 (Dates TBC)
Offers of places made	Week Commencing Monday 1 February 2027

Contact Sixth Form admissions

Our admissions team would be delighted to hear from you, learn more about your daughter or son, arrange a visit and answer questions about entry requirements, subject choices, scholarships or the application process.

Sixth Form admissions team

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Autumn 2026 Open Events

Discover all that QEH has to offer at one of our upcoming open events in September and October. They cover Sport, Junior School, Senior School and our Sixth Form.

Book onto an Open Event Arrange a personal visit View our Prospectuses

I believe attending QEH has significantly improved my daughter’s life. QEH has helped her grow in confidence and character, as well as academically. Your teachers and support staff have guided my daughter to develop her true potential. She now has brilliant life skills with improved critical thinking, analysis and communication. I am honoured and proud to be allowed to be associated with your school.

Sixth Form Parent

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital,
Berkeley Place,
Clifton, Bristol BS8 1JX

QEH Junior School
9 Upper Berkeley Place
Clifton, Bristol BS8 1JS

QEH School Sports Ground
Clevedon Road
Failand
Bristol
BS8 3TN

West End Car Park
Jacob’s Wells Rd
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1EH

Parking is available in the NCP West End car park across the road. Public bus services stop regularly at the nearby Triangle.

Head’s Welcome

‘‘The school gets boys. It’s the way the teachers talk to the boys. And if there is anything, it’s dealt with straight away.” Current Parent

“Children are stretched because the teaching can be individualised to suit the needs of every boy.” Year 6 Parent

“The nurturing environment that QEH provides has enabled him to settle in so much faster than we ever expected.” Year 5 parent

We believe in the importance of the Creative Arts

“Nothing’s uncool – at QEH, he’s involved in stuff he would never have done before, he always held back before saying something wasn’t cool.” Current Parent

QE Award

The Extended Day

Head’s Welcome

We believe that, in the earlier years of school, boys learn best this way.

We aim to produce young adults who are well-educated not just well-qualified. Small classes, a positive work ethic and teachers with a real passion for their subject create a learning environment where students are stretched, not stressed.

We’ll give you lots of freedom and independence but we also recognise there may be times when you need support. If you do, we’ll be there to help.

From the outside QEH may appear daunting, especially for new boys to the school. On the inside, however, it is a totally different story.

Year 9 is distinctly defined at QEH, being between the Lower and Middle School and offering boys unique challenges and opportunities.

The transition through the Middle School is a pivotal period between the early years of secondary school and university preparation in the Sixth Form.

Medical and Health

Our contract caterers, Holroyd Howe, provide first-class lunches for our pupils. These offer a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet each day for our pupils. Holroyd Howe also provide excellent breakfasts, which are available for pupils to purchase, and catering for special functions.

QEH cares about the way our students develop as human beings. All pupils in Years 7 to 10 take part in an exciting and meaningful programme that ensures our students are equipped to live a responsible and fulfilling life.

Sport

The Performing Arts flourish at QEH.

Music is at the heart of school life at QEH and plays a key role both socially and academically. Our aim is to offer everyone the opportunity to get involved in the many varied musical activities we provide.

With our dedicated music studio, we offer workshops for pupils to learn the basics of how to use a recording studio and also give them the opportunity to record their own ensembles or solo performances.

QEH Theatre is a striking modern building, with a comfortable three-sided auditorium seating 220, creating an intimate and dynamic atmosphere.

Sometimes students learn as much out of the classroom as in it.

In recent years the programme for Outdoor Pursuits has become a special strength of the school.

QEH prides itself on the range of activities it provides, reflecting the wide interests and talents of the pupils and the commitment of the staff.

QEH prides itself on offering a comprehensive range of trips and educational visits, designed both to enhance the pupils’ learning and stimulate their inquisitiveness.

We are delighted that our pupils have been successful in their efforts to gain top GCSE grades after 18 months of Covid-related disruption to learning. This year’s exam success is a result of the pupils’ commitment to learning, ably supported by both teachers and parents.

Welcome to Sixth Form

Your time in the Sixth Form provides the foundation for the rest of your life.

Whether you want to do some reading, focus on that all-important essay, or relax and catch up with your friends, the purpose-built Sixth Form centre ticks all the boxes.

Currently Sixth Form students are expected to study four A-level subjects in Year 12 and then complete full A-levels by continuing with at least three of these.

Your success in the wider world after school depends in part on your ability to take responsibility, be proactive, learn from your mistakes, and work alongside others to make things happen.

We’ll give you lots of freedom and independence but we also recognise there may be times when you need support. If you do, we’ll be there to help.

Sometimes students learn as much out of the classroom as in it.

Sport

In Sixth Form, there are many opportunities to be involved in Music and Drama.

Rupert Heathcote, Head at QEH, has today paid tribute to the students and staff at QEH for their hard work over the last two years.

One of the most important features of the Sixth Form at QEH is how it prepares its students for Higher Education and beyond.

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital was founded in 1590 as a ‘hospital or place for the bringing up of poor children or orphans being men children as such shall be born in the city of Bristol…’

The Friends of QEH is an active group of teachers and parents who help to build the school community from Juniors right through to Sixth Form.

The Next Ten Years

Inspection Reports – Independent Schools Inspectorate

PDF versions of our policies and documents, which are available to parents of current and prospective pupils, can be downloaded below.

Our FAQ page addresses a variety of common questions about QEH and related topics.

The School is fortunate in having well-qualified and committed Staff and Governors.

Sustainability at QEH

Inspection Reports

QEH is located in Berkeley Place, Clifton. The Junior School can be found at 9 Upper Berkeley Place, in the terrace of Georgian houses behind the QEH Senior School building.

When there are vacancies at QEH, full details of the position and the application procedure will be available below.

There is a regular QEH podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level.

This event has now finished. If you would like information on future events at QEH, please contact the Marketing Office.

Why QEH

Beyond QEH

Parents & Students

Prospectus