Year 12 Applications
Applications for NUAST16 are made via our online portal.
Entry Requirements
We have general entry requirements for entry to study A Levels at NUAST16 and some subjects have specific requirements.
The general entry requirements are at least five grade 6s across your GCSE subjects. In addition to this, we cannot accept any student who achieves below a grade 4 in Mathematics or English (both English GCSEs) under any circumstances.
Subject specific requirements are as follows:
- Biology
- Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or 6/5 in Combined Science (6 in the biology element)
- Chemistry
- Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 6/5 in Combined Science (6 in the chemistry element)
Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics - Physics
- Grade 6 in GCSE Physics
Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics - We also expect students taking A Level physics to also be taking A-Level Mathematics due to the high amount of A-Level mathematics content in the physics course
- Mathematics
- Minimum requirement is Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science or ability to demonstrate computer programming skills.
- History
- Students who have previously studied history will require a Grade 6 in GCSE History. If no previous experience a grade 7 in GCSE English is recommended.
- Economics
- Recommended grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
The following A level subjects do not require previous experience of studying the subject at GCSE:
T Level in Engineering, Business, Economics, Engineering design, History, Politics, Product design, Psychology, Philosophy & Ethics and Sociology.
In addition, students can opt to study the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in year 12. This is a AS Level equivalent qualification that is highly regarded by universities and if completed successfully can lower the entry grade requirements of some undergraduate courses.
Alternatively, students have the option to choose the engineering pathway through the T Level in Engineering.
Year 7 Applications
Applications for Year 7 places
To apply to NUAST for a place in Year 7 you will need to go online and submit your application through the Nottingham City Council application system (To apply through other local authorities use the links below).
Applications for Year 7 entry cannot be made directly to NUAST.
Nottingham City Council Applications
Nottingham City Council generally consider applications after the 31 October to be ‘late’. Early applications are advised, particularly with the school growing and this also means you will receive a response from Nottingham City Council more quickly.
If you apply to NUAST before the October deadline, you can expect to receive a confirmation from Nottingham City Council before the Easter holiday. Applications received from November onwards will be dealt with in the spring and summer term.
Upon receiving confirmation from Nottingham City Council that your child has been offered a place, it is important that you confirm the offer with them directly by calling 0115 841 5568 or emailing schooladmissions@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
‘In-year’ applications during current academic year
If you want to join during the current academic year, you will need to apply through the Nottingham City Council for a place (which will then be an "in-year" application).
"In year" applications are for those children looking to transfer from one school to another within the current academic year (for example, they have already started their studies at their current school).