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 for entry for the next academic year (starting September 2026) are now open.
If you are considering applying to Hills Road, you will need to submit your application by 6 January 2026, or 13 January 2026 if you attend a Cambridge Area Partnership (CAP) school or your school is listed on MyChoice16.
Please make sure you have read our application guidance and Admissions Policy below before applying.
Making your application
Please read the following guide on how to make an application to Hills Road. The process is different depending on your current school and whether it is listed on MyChoice16, the application platform.
Important! Following the application closing date in January, your predicted grades cannot be changed unless your school has made a data error.
If you attend a Cambridge Area Partnership (CAP) school, or your school is listed on MyChoice16, you must follow the application guidance given to you by your school. Please use the button below to check if your school is listed on MyChoice16.
Your application will be made through the MyChoice16 website, please do not create a new account if your school is listed.
The application deadline is 13 January 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.
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.
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
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.
