The Sixth Form Centre at William Hulme’s Grammar School is open for business!
Located in one of the school’s listed buildings, the Sixth Form Centre manages to combine tradition with a bright and fresh interior that provides students with an environment that will enhance their learning experience. The high ceilings, large windows and spacious rooms allow the building to be filled with natural light which contributes to a positive sense of well-being.
The coffee shop provides high quality hot drinks and food and the bright common room allows students to relax in a comfortable space. The flexible learning space caters for students that want to get on with group work, whilst the private study area provides a silent place for academic study.
The building is also home to the Sixth Form Team, a group of dedicated staff that are committed to helping the students here fulfil their academic potential.
We hope that you will take the opportunity to come and visit us and choose William Hulme’s as the place to continue your path to academic success.
At William Hulme's we take the welfare and academic progress of our Sixth Form students very seriously. The individual care which we can provide is one of the key reasons why students thrive and succeed here. At WHGS students are known personally - they are never 'one of the crowd'.
Monitoring your welfare will be your Form Tutor, working with the Head of Y12 and Head of Y13. These members of staff will decide when an intervention needs to be made to help a student achieve his/her personal best. They will also be on the look out for any welfare issues, or barriers to learning. Supported by the whole school's Student Services Team, there is always someone who can be called on to help.
Meet the Sixth Form Team
Mr B A Howarth – Vice Principal / Designated Safeguarding Lead
Miss E J Kaufman – Assistant Principal (KS5) / Head of Sixth Form
Responsibilities:
- Strategic direction of the Sixth Form
- Overview of progress, standards and student engagement in the Sixth Form
- Implementation and evaluation of the Sixth Form academic intervention policy
- Overview of improving the learning behavior of Sixth Form students
Miss J F Smith – Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Director of Higher Education
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring high quality information, advice and guidance for students applying to Higher Education and other post-18 pathways.
- Attendance and punctuality
- Co-ordination of PSHE programme
Mr L J Steinman – Head of Year 12
Responsibilities:
- Pastoral welfare and well-being of all Year 13 students
- Academic progress of all Year 13 students
Mrs S L Hilton – Head of Year 13 / Early Applicants Co-ordinator
Responsibilities:
- Pastoral welfare and well-being of all Year 13 students
- Academic progress of all Year 13 students
- Ensuring students applying to Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Vet Science receive guidance and opportunities to make their applications successful
Form Tutors
Responsibilities:
- Pastoral welfare and well-being of students
- Conducting individual student interviews
- Writing UCAS references
Mrs Sackfield – Volunteering and Community Co-ordinator
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring all students have the opportunity to take on volunteering placements and engage in community events
Miss N Valvona – Sixth Form Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Supporting staff to ensure the Sixth Form runs smoothly
- Supporting students in their every day needs
Please complete an application form and return it to the Sixth Form Administrator. Please note, personal statements and school references are not required.

View our Sixth Form Prospectus
Sixth Form Application Forms
Download Application Form - Internal Applicants
Download Application Form - External Applicants
If you require any additional information, please contact the Sixth Form Administrator:
Miss N Valvona
Telephone 0161 241 1480
Email nichola.valvona@whgs-academy.org
Timetable for Sixth Form Provisional Offers 2024
Open Evening |
Thursday 19 October 2023 |
Closing Date for Applications |
Friday 12 January 2024 |
Year 11 Course Discussions |
March 2024 |
External Students Applicant Evening |
March 2024 |
All Provisional Offers Sent |
April 2024 |
Deadline for Acceptance of Provisional Offers |
This date will be provided on your Provisional Offer letter |
Changes to Course Choices |
This date will be provided on your Provisional Offer letter |
GCSE Results published |
Thursday 22 August 2024 |
Deadline for notifying WHGS of GCSE Results |
To be confirmed |
Term begins - Year 12 |
September 2024 |
Entry into the Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). Please note that Mathematics highly recommends a Grade 7, but a high Grade 6 will be considered. Further Maths requires a GCSE Grade 7. Please refer to the list showing details of individual course requirements.
List of A-Levels Available and Entry Requirements for Each Subject
Subject
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Minimum Requirement
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Art and Design
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GCSE Grade 6 if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered)
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Biology
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GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Biology and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required. |
Business Studies
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GCSE Grade 6 in Business Studies if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English
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Chemistry
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GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Chemistry and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required. |
Computer Science
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GCSE Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Computing if taken (a high Grade 5 in Computing will be considered)
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Design and Technology
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GCSE Grade 6 in one of the Design Technology subject areas (a high Grade 5 will be considered)
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Economics
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GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics and Grade 5 in English
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English Language
|
GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)
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English Literature
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GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)
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Film Studies |
GCSE Grade 6 required in English Language or Literature (a high Grade 5 will be considered) |
French
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GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)
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Further Maths
|
GCSE Grade 7 required in Mathematics
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Geography
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GCSE Grade 6 required in Geography if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English
|
German
|
GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)
|
History
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GCSE Grade 6 required in History if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English
|
Law
|
GCSE Grade 5 in English or Grade 6 in History (a high Grade 5 in History will be considered)
|
Mathematics
|
GCSE Grade 7 highly recommended, but a high Grade 6 will be considered |
Music |
GCSE Grade 5 in Music or BTEC Music Tehcnology. Grade 4 or above on your principal instrument/voice |
Photography |
GCSE Grade 5 or above in Art or Photography |
Physics
|
GCSE Grades 6 - 6 required in Combined Science or GCSE Grades 6 and 6 in Physics and at least one other science. To do more than one science a GCSE Grade 7 is highly recommended in at least one science. A GCSE Grade 6 in Maths is required. |
Politics
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GCSE Grade 5 required in English
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Psychology
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GCSE Grade 5 in a science or 5-5 in combined science and Grade 5 in English
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Religious Studies
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GCSE Grade 6 required in Religious Studies if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English
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Sociology
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GCSE Grade 5 in English
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Spanish
|
GCSE Grade 6 required (a high Grade 5 will be considered)
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L3 Core Maths |
GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics |
Subjects will be offered subject to demand.
Bus times can be checked on the Transport for Greater Manchester website:
www.tfgm.com
Nearest stops to School are Alexandra Road South, Wilbraham Road and Princess Parkway:
85 Stagecoach
Chorlton (Centre) - Chorlton - Whalley Range - Alexandra Park - Hulme - Manchester University - Manchester Oxford Rd Station - Manchester (City Centre) - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens
101 Stagecoach
Wythenshawe (Civic Centre) - Newall Green - Baguley - Wythenshawe Park - Sharston - Northenden - Southern Cemetery - West Didsbury - Withington - Fallowfield - Moss Side - Hulme - Manchester University - Manchester (City Centre) - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens
104 Stagecoach
Wythenshawe Hospital - Newall Green - Wythenshawe (Civic Centre) - Woodhouse Park - Benchill - Sharston - Northenden - Southern Cemetery - West Didsbury - Withington - Fallowfield - Moss Side - Hulme - Manchester University - Manchester (City Centre) - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens
105 Stagecoach
Manchester Airport - Wythenshawe Hospital - Woodhouse Park - Peel Hall Wythenshawe - Benchill - Sharston - Northenden - Southern Cemetery - Moss Side - Hulme - Manchester
108 Stagecoach
Timperley (Village) - Roundthorn - Brooklands - Northern Moor - Northenden - Mersey Bank Estate - Southern Cemetery - West Didsbury - Withington - Fallowfield - Moss Side - Hulme - Manchester University - Manchester (City Centre) - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens
109 Stagecoach
Wythenshawe Hospital - Baguley - Northern Moor - Northenden - Southern Cemetery - Moss Side - Hulme - Manchester
146 Belle Vue Coaches – School bus service
Hazelhurst - Worsley - Monton - Eccles - Ellesmere Park - Pendleton (Shopping Precinct) - Ordsall - Salford Quays - Old Trafford - Trafford Bar - Whalley Range - Alexandra Park - Chorlton - Fallowfield - Owens Park
168 Stagecoach
Ashton-under-Lyne - Crowhill - Droylsden - Fairfield - Higher Openshaw - Abbey Hey - Gorton - Belle Vue - Longsight - Levenshulme - Owens Park - Fallowfield - Whalley Range - Chorlton - Chorlton (Centre)
Bus Passes and Tickets
If you do not regularly use Public Transport, knowing what payment options are available can be a bit daunting. Choosing the right ticket or pass depends on where you live and what transport you will use to get to school.
More information on tickets and passes can be found on the following websites:
www.tfgm.com
www.stagecoachbus.com
www.systemonetravelcards.co.uk