Dereham Sixth Form College

Dereham Sixth Form College is a vibrant learning communty in the heart of Norfolk. We provide a wide range of learning opportunities to students who join us from all over Norfolk. We are part of the Unity Education Trust linked to Northgate High School but exist on our separate sixth form site on Crown Road in Dereham.

Please note that applications to the sixth form close on Wednesday 14th January 2026.  If you wish to make an application after this date please contact the sixth form office at office@derehamsixthform.norfolk.sch.uk or call 01362 696884.

For more information about a place at Dereham Sixth Form College for September 2026, please visit the website - www.dsfc.org.uk

Course Instructions

Most students will choose the equivalent of 3 A Levels but in some circumstances a maximum of 4. These are subjects that will continue for the full two years. Select only one subject from each option block (choosing more than 1 course from the same block will delay your application as courses from each block are timetabled at the same time). All courses are equivalent to 1 A Level except where specified differently below.

Dereham Education & Soccer Academy Including BTEC Diploma in Sport (equivalent to three A Level subjects, no other subject choices required).

If your choice of subjects are not available due to limitations of the blocks, please email us with the details: office@derehamsixthform.norfolk.sch.uk

Our facilities are completely geared towards providing the perfect learning environment for post-16 students. These include well-equipped classrooms, a computerised design studio, a well-resourced library, the Eco-Café and many independent study areas. We are constantly reviewing our facilities and expanding the space we have for learning.

Course Instructions

Some students achieving a majority of 7/8/9 grades at GCSE may wish to study four subjects. These subjects will often link closely with your future career plans and we will help you to choose the right courses based on your abilities and future goals. If you don’t achieve a 4 grade in your GCSE English or Maths courses you need to resit these again. Don’t worry though, we have a team of staff who will help you prepare for these resits and we have a really good record at helping people pass their Maths and/or English. If you do not achieve the grades you expected in your other subjects, or fall below the entry requirements for your chosen subject(s), please contact us.

From when you first apply, through to the first few weeks of term, we are flexible and can accommodate changes to your course choice based on your results, change of preference or experience of your first few weeks of study. After September we strongly discourage any changes, and changes onto new courses will not be permitted following the October half term so that you are not disadvantaged by missing too many weeks of a new subject.

All the subjects in an option block have their lessons at the same time, so you need to choose subjects from the different option blocks below, eg History in Block A, Sociology in Block C and Criminology in Block F. Some subjects are in more than one block to make it easier to find the combination you want.

If you wish to make an application during the spring / summer term (after online applications have closed) for the following September, please contact the Office on 01362 696884 or email office@derehamsixthform.norfolk.sch.uk

Year 12 Option Blocks 2026-27 These may be subject to change. We are also considering further AAQ qualifications, subject to government updates. Please check our website and social media for announcements and full details. On your application, please indicate the subject choices you would like to do. We will then be able to discuss these further with you in the new year once the full details of the qualifications have been confirmed.These may be subject to change. We are also considering further AAQ qualifications, subject to government updates. Please check our website and social media for announcements and full details. On your application, please indicate the subject choices you would like to do. We will then be able to discuss these further with you in the new year once the full details of the qualifications have been confirmed.

Dereham Education & Soccer Academy Including BTEC Diploma in Sport (equivalent to three A Level subjects, no other subject choices required).

If your choice of subjects are not available due to limitations of the blocks, please email us with the details: office@derehamsixthform.norfolk.sch.uk