Admissions

We accept applications from students in current Year 11 from Ricards Lodge High School, Rutlish School and external Year 11 applicants.  

Students whose gender at birth is female will be applying through Ricards Lodge High School and students whose gender at birth is male will be applying through Rutlish School.
Please note – the Applicaa form will appear to be from Ricards Lodge for all students but will be processed by the appropriate school as above.

Please note that completing the online application form takes approximately twenty minutes, and you will need contact information for yourself and parents/carers to hand.  You will also need your most recent school report and a passport-sized photograph.

The interview process takes place between November and February.
Please note: students whose predicted grades do not meet our entry requirements will not be offered an interview and will be notified of this in writing.

Offers of places for successful applicants are sent out via email directly to the student, and all successful applicants who accept and confirm their offer for a place for September 2027 by the deadline provided, will be expected to then attend both the Induction Days on Tuesday 29th June and Wednesday 30th June 2027.

You can see the current admissions criteria and apply online at the London Borough of Merton website.

A message from our RR6 Ambassador, Beatrice:

My name is Bea, I’m currently in Year 13 studying Maths, Further Maths and Physics, and I’m one of the Lead Ambassadors here at RR6. I’ve been a student at Ricards lodge since Year 7, so I’ve had quite a lot of experience of what the school has to offer!

 

Having spent so many years here, I’ve genuinely had a really positive experience, which was a huge factor in my decision to stay on for sixth form. What I think makes RR6 particularly special is its sense of community. We have a lovely mix of students, with people continuing from Ricards and Rutlish alongside those joining us from a range of other schools. This brings a great diversity of people and experiences, while maintaining a really welcoming environment where everyone quickly feels part of the same community.

 

Being a Lead Ambassador is something I’m particularly proud of, and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to represent a school I’ve been part of for so many years. It’s an honour to represent the student body, help new students settle in and encourage everyone to make the most of their time here.

 

Another aspect I particularly value is the balance between academic independence and opportunities beyond the classroom. Alongside a wide range of subject-specific trips and international visits, there’s a constant stream of opportunities shared by teachers, from university lectures and academic conferences to work experience placements. I think this encouragement to explore your interests beyond the A-level specification makes RR6 about so much more than just your academic studies.

 

Of course, sixth form brings its own challenges, particularly with increased workloads and expectations. However, the level of individual support available is something I’ve really appreciated. As I’m currently putting together my university personal statement, I’ve experienced first-hand how helpful our teachers and specialist staff are in providing detailed feedback and guidance tailored to our individual ambitions, whether that’s applying to university, pursuing an apprenticeship or another pathway.

 

If there’s one thing I’d encourage you to take away, it’s to look beyond just the subjects you want to study and consider the wider environment you want to be part of. I genuinely believe RR6 has so much to offer, and the more you throw yourself into the opportunities available, the more you’ll get out of your time here.

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