Guidance: Convert to an academy: guide for sixth-form colleges

Guidance and application form for sixth-form colleges considering becoming a 16 to 19 academy.

Documents

Sixth-form colleges: form to apply to become an academy

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Sixth-form colleges: form to apply to become an academy

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Details

This guidance will help sixth-form colleges understand:

• if it’s appropriate to become an academy
• the application process

To apply to be an academy, fill in the application form and email it to Enquiries.EFA@education.gov.uk, copying in your EFA lead contact.

Published 19 February 2016
Last updated 24 July 2019 + show all updates

1. 24 July 2019 Removed financial assumptions log. Replaced guidance document and application form with updated versions.
2. 7 February 2017 Added assumptions log for financial forecast.
3. 20 January 2017 Updated guidance with additional information for sixth-form colleges considering becoming a 16-to-19 academy.
4. 19 October 2016 Updated guidance and application form.
5. 11 March 2016 Updated the guidance document with more appropriate links. Updated the application form with a new diocesan consent contact address and a clearer section on governance.
6. 19 February 2016 First published.