Sixth Form Admissions

Choosing Glastry College

We are delighted that you’re considering continuation of your further education at Glastry College. We have a successful Sixth Form of nearly 90 students that offers access to a range of vocational and academic subjects within a caring and supporting pastoral environment to both our own students and those transferring to the College.

Each year we consider carefully the needs and aspirations of our students in Year 12 and carefully construct the Sixth Form options to meet their career ambitions and goals. The subjects that we will be offering during the next academic year are detailed in the subject information guide, which can be accessed below, while a snapshot of the option choices for starting in September 2026 are detailed below. Should you wish to apply to study A Levels at the College please complete an external candidate application form which can be found here or via the link at the bottom of the page.

Option Blocks for entry to Sixth Form in September 2026

Choose one subject in each block from a maximum of three blocks.

  • Agriculture (BTEC) (NQF)*
  • Children’s Care, Learning & Development (BTEC) (NQF) **
  • Engineering (BTEC) (NQF) **
  • English Literature*
  • Hospitality (BTEC) (NQF) **
  • Sports Studies (BTEC) (NQF) **

* Held in Glastry College
** Held at SERC or at a Collaboration School

  • Art and Design*
  • Employability and Professional Development Skills (OCN Level 3)*
  • Geography*
  • ICT (BTEC) (NQF)*

* Held in Glastry College

  • Applied Business*
  • History*
  • Health & Social Care *
  • Uniformed Protective Services (BTEC) (NQF) *

* Held in Glastry College

  • Applied Science*
  • Government and Politics*
  • Technology*
  • Tourism*

* Held in Glastry College

Student Participation

As a member of the Sixth Form at Glastry College, students are expected to fully participate in the life of the College. During the year students will be expected to undertake:

  • Induction
  • Work Experience
  • Educational Visit
  • Careers’ Conventions
  • University Tours
  • UCAS Application

For further information on studying at Sixth Form and for guidance on how to go about choosing your subjects, please download the Sixth Form Subject Options Booklet 2026 at the bottom of this page.

If you would like to apply for a place at Sixth Form here at Glastry, please contact us. If successful, you will receive a letter offering you a place conditional to you achieving the grades in August to meet the admissions criteria and for the specific subjects you wish to study.

Students will be eligible to apply for the EMA (Educational Maintenance Allowance) if they fall into the correct age bracket.  The college will administer this payment based on attendance and performance.

Please visit www.emani.gov.uk for further information.

​If you have any further questions in relation to Sixth Form at Glastry College, please do not hesitate to contact the Leader of Sixth Form, Mr Breen at the address below or via the College number 02842 771226.

Mr I Breen
Glastry College
14 Victoria Road
Ballyhalbert
BT22 1DQ

Sixth Form Subject Options Booklet 2026

Click to download the Sixth Form Subject Options Booklet 2026

External Applications

If you would like to apply for a place at Sixth Form here at Glastry, please either complete the online application form here or contact us.