Applicant Information
Applicant Information – Local Partner Schools
How does it work?
Places are offered first to applicants from our 11 Local Partner schools in the Huddersfield area. The remaining places are then offered to other applicants on consideration of mock GCSE results/current working grades and the remaining availability of subject places.
Applicants must be eligible for funding by the Education and Schools Funding Agency (ESFA).
Who are the Local Partner Schools?
- All Saints Catholic College
- Colne Valley High School
- Holmfirth High School*
- Honley High School
- King James’s School
- Moor End Academy
- Netherhall High School
- Newsome High School & Sports College
- North Huddersfield Trust School
- Royds Hall Community School
- Salendine Nook High School Academy
Step 1 – Attend an Open Event
You should attend one of our Open Events. These are a great opportunity for you to meet our expert teachers and find out more from some of the subjects that you are considering studying.
Step 2 – Make an Application
Please use the online application system to complete your application to Greenhead College. You will find this on the ‘Application Form’ page on the website.
The application form will be available until Monday, 2 December 2024.
Step 3 – Have an Interview
Our Liaison Team will come into your school and provide the opportunity for you to discuss your subject choices, obtain careers advice and answer any questions you may have.
Our team will ensure that you are making an appropriate choice of subjects to study, that will support your progression to your career aim. Do not worry if you are unsure of your career aim at this point. It is an informal process, and is an opportunity for you to use this time to express your needs clearly to us, which allows you and the College to get to know each other better.
*Applicants from Holmfirth High will have their interview at Greenhead College between 4-7pm.
Step 4 – Accept the Offer
If you are successful you will be sent an email detailing your offer of a place at Greenhead College. The offer must be accepted by the deadline stated in the offer.
Applicant Information – Partner Schools
How does it work?
Places are offered first to applicants from our 11 Local Partner schools in the Huddersfield area. The remaining places are then offered to other applicants from Partner schools (any other school that is not a Local Partner school) on consideration of mock GCSE results/current working grades and the remaining availability of subject places.
Applicants must be eligible for funding by the Education and Schools Funding Agency (ESFA).
Step 1 – Attend an Open Event
You should attend one of our Open Events. These are a great opportunity for you to meet our expert teachers and find out more from some of the subjects that you are considering studying.
Please use the online application system to complete your application to Greenhead College. You will find this on the ‘Application Form’ page on the website.
The application form will be available until Monday, 2 December 2024.
Step 2 – Make an Application
Please use the online application system to complete your application to Greenhead College. You will find this on the ‘Application Form’ page on the website.
The application form will be available until Monday, 2 December 2024.
Step 3 – Have an Interview
Selected applicants will be invited for interview.
The interview will be held between January and March 2025 at Greenhead College, and the interview invitation letters will be sent out between December 2024 and January 2025.
You will be asked to bring a copy of your most recent school progress report or most recent mock examination results to your interview, which must be an official school document. We will also require evidence of behaviour and attendance.
Your interviewer will discuss your application with you, considering your current working at or predicted grades and your school reference.
Your interviewer will ensure that you are making an appropriate choice of subjects to study, that will support your progression to your career aim. Do not worry if you are unsure of you career aim at this point. It is an informal process, and is an opportunity for you to use this time to express your needs clearly to us, which allows you and the College to get to know each other better.
*Please see our admissions policy for further details
Step 4 Accept the Offer
If you are successful you will be sent an email detailing your offer of a place at Greenhead College, which you must accept by the deadline stated.