1 July 2026
New £1.2m science and arts facilities open this September
Six refitted labs, a recording studio and a gallery space ready for the new intake.
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Hillcrest Sixth Form College
Ambition · Community · Achievement
Admissions 2026 entry
Your next step starts at Hillcrest
Over 40 A Level and vocational courses, a dedicated progression team, and a community of 1,800 students in the heart of Kent.
98%
A Level pass rate, summer 2025
40+
courses across A Level and BTEC
£1.2m
new science and arts facilities
24 Sep
next open evening, 5:30–8pm
How to apply
Apply online in around 20 minutes. You'll need your predicted GCSE grades and a reference contact.
Entry requirements
Most A Level programmes ask for five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths.
Financial support
The 16–19 bursary can help with travel, meals and equipment. Ask us if you're unsure whether you qualify.
Why Hillcrest
A campus built around sixth formers
No bells, no uniform — a college environment with the support of a school. Teaching in small groups, supervised study every day, and staff who know every student by name.
- Average class size of 14, with weekly one-to-one progress reviews
- Dedicated Year 12 study centre, open 8am–6pm on college days
- Free college coach network across mid-Kent, plus bursary travel support
Study with us
Popular courses for 2026 entry
Every programme is taught by subject specialists and built around progression — to university, degree apprenticeships or employment.
A Level
Psychology
Our most popular A Level — research methods, memory and attachment, taught with live studies.
Five GCSEs at 4+, incl. a 5 in English
A Level
Maths & Further Maths
Pure, mechanics and statistics, with a weekly problem-solving clinic and STEP preparation.
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths
A Level
Biology, Chemistry & Physics
The sciences move into the new labs this September — small classes, weekly practicals.
6-6 in Combined Science or grade 6 in the separate science
BTEC
Sport (Extended Diploma)
Coaching, physiology and sports business, delivered alongside our academy programmes.
Merit profile at GCSE
T Level
Health
45-day industry placement with Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust built into year two.
Five GCSEs at 4+, incl. English, maths and science
A Level
Creative & Performing Arts
Fine art, drama and music technology in the new arts wing, with a public end-of-year show.
Portfolio or audition alongside standard entry
Come and see us
Open events this term
Thursday 24 September
Open evening, 5:30–8pm
Subject teams and current students across every department. No booking needed — just come along.
Drop in on the nightSaturday 11 October
Campus tours, 10am–1pm
Small-group tours of the labs, arts wing, sports centre and study spaces, led by students.
Wednesday 12 November
Subject taster afternoon
Year 11s spend 1:30–4pm in two subjects of their choice, taught as real sixth-form lessons.
Beyond the classroom
Life at Hillcrest
30+ clubs & societies
From debate and Model UN to Formula Student and the college radio station.
Sports academies
Football, netball and basketball academies with Wednesday-afternoon fixtures.
Progression team
UCAS and apprenticeship guidance, mock interviews and employer visits from year one.
Wellbeing hub
On-site counsellors, quiet study rooms and weekly money-advice drop-ins.
Results & destinations, Class of 2025
62%
A*–B at A Level
312
university offers held
41
degree apprenticeships secured
£310k
bursary support paid to students
Student stories
What our students say
"The progression team booked my medicine mock interview before I'd even asked. I'm holding a Cardiff offer now."
"BTEC Sport here means real coaching hours every week. I've just signed a degree apprenticeship with a League One academy."
"Further Maths in a class of nine, with a teacher who sets STEP problems for fun. Southampton engineering, here I come."
News
Latest from Hillcrest
19 June 2026
Hillcrest shortlisted for South East college of the year
Judges highlighted progression outcomes and student wellbeing support.
9 May 2026
Late applications open for 2026 entry
Applying after results day? Bring your GCSE results straight to enrolment on 28–29 August.
Questions about applying?
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