FAQ

What happens once I confirm my conditional offer? 

This means that you have a place to study at Wilmington Academy if you meet the entry requirements stated in your offer.  In order to determine whether you do meet these entry requirements, you will be invited to attend an interview on results day.  If you are just below the required grades, you may still be able to gain a place, so please contact us if this is the case.

How do I let you know my grades?

You will need to send confirmation of your grades to us;  You can do this by bringing your results to your appointment, scanning in your provisional results letter or uploading a picture of them and emailing us at post16@wilmingtonacademy.org.uk. 

When will you let me know about enrolment?

We will write to you in July with details of your interview. 

On results day you will be provided with induction materials for your chosen courses.  These materials will need to be completed prior to starting with us in September and all assessment pieces handed in to subject teachers during your first lesson.

My grades are not what I expected? 

Don’t worry, let us know and we may still be able to help you by offering an alternative programme. Each application is treated differently and personal circumstances can be taken into account. If you just miss out, we may be able to accept you, email us at post16@wilmingtonacademy.org.uk. 

I think I might have a learning difficulty that might affect my study?  

As part of your admissions form, you will be asked to fill in details about any access arrangements you have previously received.  If you will be new to the academy, based on this information we will contact your previous school to obtain evidence of this and ensure that this provision can be applied in your future examinations.

What if I want to change one of my subjects?  

You have plenty of time. You can email us at post16@wilmingtonacademy.org.uk at any time, or you can notify us in your admissions meeting after your GCSE results. You can even change when you arrive in September. The absolute latest chance to change your classes is 25th September- remember though, the later you change, the more work you’ll need to catch up on!