Atypical age range admissions

There are some schools which have atypical admission ages and take pupils at a different age to typical 11-18 secondary schools. You can find more information about how to apply for any of these schools

The Other Year 10 Opportunities document contains a list of schools within a reasonable travelling distance which you may wish to look into and consider whether your child would want to apply for a place.

You should look at the GCSE curriculum at your child's current school to help consider what the best option is.

University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are set up by universities and businesses and specialise in one or two technical subjects. At GCSE, they offer a similar curriculum to a typical 11-18 secondary school, including the basics of English and maths as well as their specialist subject.

We strongly recommend that your child discusses their options with a careers adviser in their current school or college.

If you would like to know more information or apply for a place at any of these schools for your child, you can contact them using the information contained in the atypical schools information document below.