Applying for a Place
If you are interested in joining Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology in Year 9 or 10 to study GCSEs or in Year 12 to join the Sixth Form you should apply to the college directly.
Students from anywhere in the region can apply. Places are not limited to those living in Cambridgeshire, the main catchment area is considered to be the area within a 25 mile straight line radius of Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology.
Year 9 and 10 Applications
Students wishing to join the college in year 9 or 10, should complete an Application Form forwarding it directly to our admissions team by post:
Admissions Team
Cambridge Academic Partnership
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Road
Cambridge CB1 3RJ
Or email: admissions@cap.education
Telephone enquiries: 01223 271569
Timeline of Events for Year 9 and 10 Admissions / Applications
- Admission to the college is a staged process
- Application forms can be found below or a copy can be emailed to you if you contact the admissions team via admissions@cap.education as well as hard copy forms being available from the college reception
- Applicants and / or visitors to the Open Event are invited to a taster day at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology on Saturday 8th December
- Applicants take part in scientific and technological activities and have an individual advice and guidance meeting with a member of staff
- Applications will be processed from Monday 10th December, according to our oversubscription criteria, and places will be offered
- Students applying after this date will be offered places according to availability
- Applicants will be invited to an Induction Day which takes place towards the end of the summer term
- Start of term – September 2019
Year 12 Applications
For year 12 entry to study A levels and BTEC Courses applications should be made via UCAS (click here).
Timeline of Events for Year 12 Admissions / Applications
- Admission to the college is a staged process
- All Year 12 school applications should be completed on UCAS Progress (https://www.ucasprogress.com/
authentication/logon), which opens on 1st October 2018
- Students who currently attend a school within the Cambridge Area Partnership should liaise with their Heads of Year for UCAS details or email admissions@cap.education
- Students currently studying in non-Cambridge Area Partnership Schools or abroad can apply via UCAS as a self-registered learner, as can independent school students (https://www.ucasprogress.com/
account/pickaschool) – please note we can only accept applications from students who are nationals from countries within the EU or EEA, or who have been resident within the EU / EEA for more than 3 years and have appropriate visas or leave to remain - All applications to be submitted via UCAS by 14th January
- Applicants and / or visitors to our Sixth Form Open Event (Thursday 18th October, 5-9pm) are invited to a taster day at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology on Saturday 10th November (9.30am-12.30pm)
- Applicants take part in scientific and technological activities and have an individual advice and guidance meeting with a member of staff in February
- Conditional offers will be made to applicants based on the Academy’s admissions criteria
- Prospective students will be invited to an ‘Induction Day’ which takes place towards the end of the summer term
- Enrolment day takes place on Friday 24th August
- Start of term – September 2019
If you have any questions please email admissions@cap.education or call us on 01223 271569.
