University of Kent Academies Trust Sixth Form (Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar)

We are delighted to welcome you to UKAT Sixth Form as you embark on the next exciting phase in your educational journey. Established in 2017, our vibrant, ambitious sixth form is a proud collaboration between UKAT’s successful and popular secondary schools - Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar – where we harness their high-class collective resources and facilities to offer a joint post-16 provision that excels in its impact on young people’s futures.

Choosing where and what to study after your GCSEs is a very important decision and is the first of many that you will make for yourself. We are an aspirational learning community that will empower and challenge, but we are also a warm and welcoming one where each and every student is recognised and supported - able to pursue their personal aims and goals. We offer inspirational opportunities for those who relish intellectual challenge, support from expert staff who know you well, and the chance to learn in depth through our dynamic and exceptional teaching.

We nurture our students academically as they make the transition to independent learners and well-rounded young people and our enrichment programme offers a wide array of clubs and societies to stimulate and develop our students outside the classroom, including leading partnerships with Chelsea Football Club and Kent Crusaders Basketball as part of our sporting academies offer. UKAT students leave us to take their place in society as knowledgeable, passionate and principled individuals, confident and ready to realise their ambitions.

Ms. Perkin & Ms. Sargeant

Heads of UKAT Sixth Form

Applications Open:  Thursday 13th November 2025

Applications Close:  Friday 26th June 2026

How to apply: 

Internal applicants (Brompton Academy & Chatham Grammar) - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://bromptonukat.applicaa.com

External applicants - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login.  Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information. 

Entry requirements:

Students must met the overall entry requirements and the subject entry requirements.

Overall entry requirements:

A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including English and mathematics

Applied General Qualifications : 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, including English and mathematics

Subject entry requirements:

Subject entry criteria can be found on subject pages.

Chelsea FC and Kent Crusaders Basketball Instructions:

Students must choose three (3) different subject options from three different Option Blocks (you cannot choose the same subject more than once). If a student is selecting the Chelsea FC or Kent Crusaders options, they will need to pick 3 A Levels/BTECS to study alongside this.  Students should ensure they are predicted or have achieved grades that meet the entry criteria for chosen options by consulting the UKAT Sixth Form Course booklet.  The blocking structure can be amended dependent on course sign up and other timetabling factors.

Life in the UKAT Sixth Form

Sixth form students are supported by large and dedicated team who are available every day should they need it. Each of our hub schools has an experienced and dedicated Student Support Officer based in our bespoke Sixth Form areas who offers advice, information, support and guidance. Each Hub school also has a Senior Leader and Head of Year who work together with the wider Sixth Form team to provide ambitious leadership for our entire post-16 community. UKAT has a specialist Sixth Form Careers Advisor to ensure comprehensive support for students’ future planning and preparation, including one-to-one meetings, focused group sessions and wrap-around guidance for UCAS, apprenticeship and training applications.

Weekly tutorial sessions cover topics as diverse as personal wellbeing, work experience, university applications and habits of learning. Weekly tutorial sessions ensure that students are helped to keep on target, organised and focused, with tutors providing one-to-one and group support. Our ‘Core’ programme uses a wide range of guest speakers and covers important issues such as young people’s health, finance, alcohol and drugs awareness, driver awareness, self-defence and first aid. Both hub schools have well-appointed, modern learning and recreational space for Sixth Form students to study and relax in during the week, providing a mature and calm environment. Students also have easy and full access to and support from our schools’ extensive welfare and wellbeing support teams should the need arise.

I Am, I Will: Our Dedicated Enrichment and Careers Programme

Whatever your aspirations, UKAT Sixth Form will support, enrich and prepare you for the next stage. From the very beginning of your time in the Sixth Form, we will get to know you and your future ambitions. As part of your programme of study we run specific courses to support the following:

• Expert and detailed support for applications for higher education

• Specialist Oxbridge preparation through our Aspire to Oxbridge programme

• Specific support for medical and veterinary applications

• A guest speaker programme

• Independent careers advice through booked one to one appointments

• Work experience programme

• Trips to universities

• Mock interviews

• Links with armed forces

· Opportunities to play in competitive sports and visit professional settings (e.g., via Chelsea FC)

Careers Pathways

When joining UKAT, students will enrol onto one of our three careers pathways (Science, Technology and Engineering, The Creative Arts Industry, Professional and Commerce). These tailored packages ensure that students have a focused set of experiences and activities throughout their time with us to ensure they receive the best information, advice and guidance that guides them towards the Higher Education and Professional destinations of their choice.

Our Sponsor, The University of Kent

We are proud to be sponsored by The University of Kent, a collaboration that enables us to harness the expertise and resources of a respected Higher Education institution within our academies and joint Sixth Form. UKAT Sixth Form students receive a bespoke and exclusive package of experiences and support from our university colleagues that adds value to their experience and broadens their horizons. Additionally, there a limited number of scholarships and residential opportunities available each year to support students into Higher Education with the University.

UKAT Sixth Form provides a wide and diverse curriculum to meet the specific aspirations and needs of our students. We offer programmes of study that are tailored to the individual strengths and abilities of each student and are proud of our extensive range of A levels and Applied General Qualifications (AGQs), taught by expert classroom teachers with specialist knowledge, with access to high-quality, bespoke facilities and resources. Our timetable has been carefully designed to enable students to learn and develop more widely through a balanced and varied schedule that compliments classroom learning with study, enrichment and personal revision.

The vast majority of our students follow a programme of three core subjects, comprising of a combination of A Levels and Applied General Qualifications (subject to meeting entry criteria, course availability and timetable blocking), along with:

· A Personal Tutorial session each week

· A ‘Core Programme’ session each week (Personal, Social, Health education and careers guidance)

· Extended Project Qualification sessions (for those taking this course alongside three subjects)

· Designated Clubs & Societies sessions*

· Planned personal programme time (for study, revision, travel and breaks)

*for some clubs, such as sports academies, times of these sessions vary owing to match and training requirements

Students do have the opportunity to study an additional A Level as part of a four-course academic programme, and this will be considered on an exceptional basis. We also offer a limited provision for students who need to retake GCSE English or mathematics alongside their main programme. This will be discussed on an individual basis upon enrolment and timetabled as part of a student’s core academic programme.

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

At UKAT our goal is that our students will be, through our approach to teaching:

• Curious

• Prepared

• Ambitious

• Enthused

• Confident

We provide a balance of structured, carefully planned lessons with an underlying philosophy which ensures that students have regular opportunities to analyse, evaluate and be creative – enhancing their independence and higher-level critical and reasoning skills that will fully prepare them for examinations and the demands of Higher Education and beyond. Expert subject leaders and teachers have shaped their curricula to ensure effective sequencing and progression of knowledge and skills that accelerates students’ competencies effectively and fully prepares them for appropriate assessment.

Our teachers regularly assess both formally and informally to check progress, understand students’ individual needs as they emerge and develop, and provide high-value feedback that helps students improve skills and learn. Students’ target grades are used in feedback and reports to parents and carers three times per year to actively to support progress toward their expected end goals and beyond.

We hold high expectations of students as owners of their education which extends to their personal organisation, homework, reading and revision. Our Sixth Form leadership team provide close support and monitoring of standards, and liaise closely with parents and carers to help students stay on track and on target.

At UKAT we pride ourselves on ensuring continuity of learning support for those with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). For new students starting with us, we will contact your previous school to establish that we are providing the correct support and/or relevant exam access arrangements. Support at Key Stage 5 also extends to help with organisation, assessment for exam concessions, careers advice and the opportunity for work experience or volunteering for some of our learners with SEND.