Leanne off to study Biochemistry at University of Sussex

Fatima off to York university and Cameron secured a Degree Aprenticeship in Law

Lily - off to University of Exeter

Oana off to Cambridge University to study Law

Abhinav off to study Computer Science at UWE

Rhea off to study Mechanical Engineering at Cardiff University

Aayushi off to the University of Bristol to study Maths and Computer Science

Timmy off to study Medical Physiology at Leicester University

Josh is taking a gap year before studying Drama (here with proud mum)

Lewis & Machu off to Plymouth University, Rose off on a gap year

Joseyana off to study Modern Languages at Kent University

Leo off to Durham University to study Law

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UCSF Open Evenings & Mornings

Come and check out what our UCSF has to offer at our next open evenings and mornings.

Entry Requirements for UCSF

How to apply and register

We treat all students as individuals and ensure that the advice we give suits their qualifications, interests, career aspirations and skills.

To Join, students must gain at least Grade 5 in five or more GCSEs including English and Maths. Students will need to achieve at least Grade 5 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level. If they want to study a new subject, their achievement in a similar GCSE subject will be considered.

Those wishing to study a Science based subject and/or Maths must have a Grade 7 in that subject.

For entry into the Scholars Programme students should have an average GCSE point score above Grade 7.5.

NB: Any entry requirements that differ from this are stated in the specific course details.

How to apply and register

APPLY HERE

2026/27 STARTERS APPLY HERE

2026-27 Sixth Form Applications

Post 16 Admission Criteria. SA UCSF admits both internal and external applicants to the Sixth Form subject to sufficient spaces and that students meet the entry requirements.

Detailed information regarding entry requirements is contained within the Academy’s Sixth Form Prospectus, published annually.

Year 11 students already on roll are entitled to transfer to year 12 if they meet the standards for entry published in the academy’s Sixth Form Prospectus.

There are 125 places available for Year 12 students, which will typically comprise of a mixture of internal Year 11 students and students from other schools. There are approximately 50 spaces for external pupils in Year 12. This number applies only to those being admitted from outside the academy. If fewer pupils transfer from Year 11, the academy will admit over the admission number up to the overall size of the Year 12 group as per the Secondary Phase Criteria set out in our admissions policy. All external candidates who meet the criteria above will be invited for an interview.

You don't need to decide subjects at this stage. Once you've submitted your application, you will be offered the next available interview slot, and you can choose your subjects with our expert staff then.

If you have any issues with the application, please email Admissions.

Head of Sixth Form, Helen Green can give guidance on anything else concerning United College Sixth Form helen.green@swindon-academy.org

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Unsure how to travel to UCSF?

United College Sixth Form sits within the Swindon Academy campus on Beech Avenue, SN2 1JR. We can be reached easily via local InSwindon bus routes from all over the borough. You can find your nearest bus route on this map. Click to enlarge