Key Dates and News

Dates for students applying for September 2027

This page brings together the steps from exploring Castle to starting Year 12. We will update it as dates are confirmed.

Castle and Marlwood Year 11 information: [TBC]

Sixth Form Open Evening: [TBC]

Applications open through Applicaa: [TBC]

Priority application date: [TBC]

Guidance conversations: [TBC]

Conditional offers: [TBC]

Courses running confirmed: [TBC]

Subject induction: [TBC]

GCSE Results Day and enrolment: [TBC]

Year 12 induction and first lessons: [TBC]

The priority application date helps us plan courses. [Insert the agreed wording explaining how applications received afterwards will be considered.]

Information for current students and families

Dates for assessments, parents’ evenings and Post-16 events will be shared through the school calendar and our student communication channels. Students should check Class Charts, Google Classroom and their school email regularly.

Read our [latest Post-16 newsletter] for news, reminders and recent activities. Earlier newsletters are available in [newsletter archive].