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( Published: 01/12/2025)
We are delighted to have received over 1000 applications for places in September 2026.

We are currently processing all of the applications to PWSFC and will communicate with each of you directly by email through APPLICAA – please check your email account regularly for our updates and college news.

New Applications for September 2026

Our application deadline has now passed. However, we are still accepting late applications. Please note that late applicants will not be interviewed, and once we have received your late application, we will contact you by email to explain the next steps in the process.

Application Process

September Prospectus and application form are made available from our website and college office
October We typically hold our open morning in October and you are very welcome to attend
October – January Submit your application form to your high school for them to complete your reference. Deadline for applications is 31st January. They will send it to Parrs Wood Sixth Form College
December – March Interview Evenings held. One-to-one conversations with staff for advice and guidance regarding your chosen pathway. We will notify you at the interview whether you are being offered a place with us
July Taster Day. Sample your chosen subjects and experience life in our Sixth Form College
August GCSE Results Day is the same day as our Enrolment Day. Confirm your subject choices and secure your place on those courses

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Address

Please direct all queries in the first instance to Mrs S. Warburton, Headteacher’s PA

Parrs Wood High School and Sixth Form College, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG

During the school day our onsite car park is out of bounds to general visitors, please use the Parrs Wood Complex car park adjacent to the school, for all disabled badge holder parking please follow the signs as you drive into the car park, there are parking bays located at the front of the school and also at the rear of our sports centre.

Contact Us

If you are reporting a student absence you MUST phone the Sixth Form.

  • Sixth Form
  • Phone: 0161 446 8648
  • Email: sixthform@pwhs.co.uk

Headteacher

  • Mr M. McElwee

Head of Sixth Form

  • Mr A. Langford

Trust Information

Greater Manchester Education Trust. Registered address: Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 08913502)

EST. 1 SEP 2022

Chief Executive Officer: Mr D. Owen

Chief Finance and Operations Officer: Mrs L. Staunton

Any correspondence or communication relating to Greater Manchester Education Trust should be made to:

Mr D. Owen, Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

www.gmetrust.org

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