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Student Support

Sixth Form classes tend to be smaller than for Year 11 and as a result you are able to build up a much closer relationship with your teachers. Your progress is constantly monitored so that you know exactly how you are doing. Read more...

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Extra Curricular

Being in the Sixth Form is not just about academic achievement. It is a time to discover all your other aptitudes and to develop skills that will equip you well for the future. Read more...

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Our Equality Objectives & Duty

At CFGS we are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all groups of students, staff and stakeholders. We are publishing our public sector duty to the Equality Act 2010, in order to demonstrate our commitment to equality. Click here to find out more about our objectives and equality duty.

The Central Issue

Dear Reader, I am pleased to inform parents that Central Foundation has been recognised as being in the top 100 schools in the country for sustained improvement between 2008 and 2011. Read more...

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A Successful Future

Whatever you do when you leave CFGS, we are here to help you make the right choice. Our curriculum with its focus on citizenship has been specially designed for you, as a young women, to develop skills which will enable you to succeed. Read more...

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Fantastic Facilities

From January 2013 we will be launching the Post 16 Centre in brand new ultramodern premises on Bow Road! Our new building will provide state-of-the-art facilities furthering our ability to be a leading provider of Post 16 education in the borough. Read more...

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We will assess each application on the basis of your predicted or achieved grades to ensure that we offer you the most suitable course. It is important that you look at the entry requirements listed below and decide which 2 levels are most suitable for you to apply for in order to complete your application form. Where there are exceptional circumstances, entry requirements may be negotiated at the Headteacher’s discretion.

 All AS subjects have their own individual entry requirements – please see individual subject description for further details.

What Do I Need to Attend the CFGS Sixth Form?

Minimum Grades Route in the 6th Form
At least 5 A*-C GCSEs including Maths or English AS Levels/Level 3 BTEC
At least 4 A* - C GCSEs including Maths or English Level 3 BTEC

Merit or Distinction at Level 2 BTEC and grade C in GCSE Maths or English (or equivalent)

Level 3 BTEC or Level 2 BTEC Diploma

Mainly D and E grades at GCSE  

Level 2 BTEC
Distinction at Level 1 BTEC Level 2 BTEC Diploma
Mainly F and G grades at GCSE Level 1 BTEC
Entry Level Qualification Level 1 BTEC
No GCSEs / qualifications  Entry Level

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