Welcome to Islington Collegiate Sixth Form - ICS
Applications to ICS opened in November 2025 and will close on 26th February 2026. If you were unable to attend our Open Evening, there will be a second opportunity to visit the Sixth Form by attending our Taster Day, to which applicants will be invited.The Taster Day will give you the opportunity to learn more about life at ICS, experience lessons and speak directly with our teachers.Islington Collegiate Sixth Form opened in September 2022 and offers an enriching sixth form experience designed to prepare students for entry in the most prestigious UK and overseas universities, as well as degree-level apprenticeships. View our alumni stories to see how ICS students have gone on to succeed beyond Sixth Form. Be part of the success at ICS! - Join one of the top sixth form institutions nationally* - Rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED - Average A Level grade: A- Most popular destinations this year were: University College London, Cambridge university, King's College, Lancaster university, London School of Economics.*Source: DfE
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Free Schools
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
642 Total
No. of Boys
345 (53.7%)
No. of Girls
297 (46.3%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
23.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
24.42%
A*/A grades
58.14%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Quick Apply| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 |
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ICS Open Evening | ICS Applications open for entry September 2026 | ICS Careers Guidance Interviews | ICS Taster Day | |||||
Key Dates & Deadlines
Aug 20, 2026
GCSE results day and enrolment opens at ICS
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Spring Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Chase
September 2023
University
Chase achieved A* A A and is now going to study English at University of Cambridge.
Daniyaal
September 2022
University
The mix of high expectations and tailored support encouraged me to go beyond what I previously thought I was capable of - a completely new vision of my potential
Christiano
September 2023
University
“Through being pushed to excel and empowered by opportunity, I grew in both academia and character."
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
FAQs
Applications for our sixth typically open in January. It is best to start preparing in the autumn term. Visit our website at www.ics.cola.org.uk
You will need to meet our general and subject specific entry requirements. Visit our website for more details at www.ics.cola.org.uk
You can apply to multiple sixth forms, please speak to your head of year or careers lead for more advice
You will need the following: Your predicted grades, your personal details like home address and contact information. Your course choices (these can be changed at a later date). You will need to enter your parent/carer details.