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Post-results
Making a Post-results application
If you are thinking about applying to Hills Road after receiving your GCSE results, this guide explains how the post-results application process works.
Applications can be submitted from 20 to 21 August 2026, via Applicaa. Links to the Applicaa platform will be made available on 20 August.
Important information about Post-results applications
The post-results application process is a very fast turnaround. We are only able to offer places in subjects where spaces remain after enrolment.
- Places are offered based on availability in individual subjects
- Not all subjects will have places available
- Submitting an application does not guarantee that a place will be offered
Key dates
| Date | Thursday 20 August (GCSE results day) to Friday 21 August |
|---|---|
Post-results applications open |
| Date | Thursday 27 August or Friday 28 August |
|---|---|
Applicants will be contacted if we are able to offer places |
| Date | Thursday 3 September or Friday 4 September |
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Getting Started day for new students. Year 12s meet their tutor and tutor group, and find out more about the College |
| Date | Monday 7 September |
|---|---|
Year 12 teaching begins |
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from students who meet the following criteria:
- You meet the Entry Requirements shown on our website
- You are qualified for the A level subjects you wish to study
- There are spaces available in your chosen subjects
Please remember that availability changes every year, and places cannot be guaranteed.
1. Returning applicants
If you applied to Hills Road earlier in the year but did not receive an offer in March:
- Your existing application in Applicaa will be reactivated on GCSE results day, 20 August 2026
- You will be able to resubmit your application through Applicaa
- You must upload your GCSE achieved grades and a photograph for your student lanyard
We will email you before the post-results application window opens with instructions explaining how to do this.
2. New applicants
If you did not apply to Hills Road earlier this year, you will need to submit your application on Thursday, 20 August.
You will need to:
- Create an account in our application system, Applicaa
- Complete the application form
- Upload evidence of your GCSE results and a photograph for your student lanyard
- Your application will not be complete until all required information has been uploaded.
What happens after you apply?
Once the post-results application window closes, we will review all applications alongside the subjects where places remain available.
If we are able to offer you a place, we will contact you on either Thursday, 27 August or Friday, 28 August 2026.
We will call you to explain:
- Which subjects we can offer you
- Your next steps for enrolment
Visiting the College
Due to the short timeframe between enrolment and the start of term, we are not able to arrange meetings or individual tours during the post-results process.
However, if you are considering making a post-results application, we strongly recommend attending one of our Open Events earlier in the summer.
Open Event dates
- Saturday 4 July 10 am - 4 pm
- Monday 6 July 5 pm - 8 pm
These events are a great opportunity to:
- Learn more about the subjects you are interested in
- Speak to teachers and current students
- Experience what it is like to study at Hills Road
You can register your interest using the link below, and we will notify you when tickets become available.
