16+ Entry

Candidates wishing to join Forest at 16 must first register online to sit the 16+ entrance examination and should indicate the scholarship(s) they wish to apply for and whether they wish to be considered for a bursary.

GCSE Requirements

• At least three grade 7s or above
• At least three grade 6s or above
• At least grade 5 in English and Maths
• ­The required grade at I/GCSE in the qualifying subject/s required for their chosen courses – see the Qualifying Subjects.

Selection Criteria

• Entrance Exam
• Interview
• School Reference and most recent School report

Examination

The assessment for Sixth Form Entrance and Scholarship consists of two elements:

• A 75 minute computer based test to assess the critical thinking skills  required for A Level study.
• A 45 minute written paper in which students write two mini-essays in response to prompts. This will be about aspects of candidates’ academic and personal development.

Parents and candidates are strongly encouraged to read the 16+ Guidelines and FAQ document below:

16+ 2026 Entry Guidelines

Parents & Candidates Guidance

Mini-Essay Prompts Sample Questions

Familiarisation Material: 16+ Online Assessment Familiarisation Exercise

Interview

The type of interview (if offered) will depend on whether the applicant has applied for a fee-paying place or for a scholarship. The results from the entrance exam, predicted grades, references and most recent report will determine whether a candidate is offered:

• An interview for a fee-paying place at Forest
• An interview for a scholarship at Forest

At 16+ an interview is not always guaranteed following the entrance examination. 16+ applicants who were previously unsuccessful may re-apply for a fee-paying place in the Sixth Form if they have subsequently met the School’s academic entry requirements for I/GCSE results.

To find out more about scholarships and awards at 16+ Click here

Sixth Form Registration Form