Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
326 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BB
02030114114
ncs-data@ncs6.org
Darnell
September 2014
Apprenticeship
Employer | City of London Finance |
Apprenticeship | School Leaver Programme in finance |
“The journey doesn’t just start and end with NCS. Use it as a stepping stone to achieve what you set out to achieve.”
"Darnell was the second student to enrol at The NCS on a summery August morning in 2014. He was taking a ‘leap of faith’ in joining a new and unproven sixth form built on a promise and vision. He then applied all the lessons and skills he gained with us and made another leap into the world of finance where he now has a thriving career in the City of London’s investment banking sector. The NCS played a crucial role in solidifying Darnell’s journey into adulthood. He emphasises the importance of students learning from The NCS, not just academically but holistically. "
Samiya
September 2014
University
University | London School of Economics (LSE) |
University Course | Currently employed -White & Case LLP |
“It’s really rare to find teachers and individuals who are so invested in you. They make sure that they follow up with you [to see] how you’re doing. I am truly, truly grateful for my experiences at The NCS.”
"Having your professional skills being built is one of the cornerstones of our Emerging Talent Programme. What Samiya learned and experienced in her two years at The NCS opened the door to one of the biggest corporate law firms in the world. She chose to join our first cohort of students in 2014, specifically for the professional skills tutoring that we provide. She loved how we tailor enrichment to each individual’s strengths and desired destinations. During her time at The NCS Samiya enjoyed workshops at a wide variety of corporate law firms. After impressing senior associates and partners during work experience and having completed her solicitor legal practice course (LPC), she’s now joined White & Case on a training contract. "
Tafsia
September 2015
University
University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
University Course | Currently employed-Cerillion Technologies |
“The NCS gave me everything I wanted in a college experience. It helped me through my A-Levels so much. The teachers are amazing. I would absolutely 100% recommend it.”
"Tafsia joined us from Sarah Bonnell and achieved A* / A* / A* / A* / A at A-Level. She went on to study Material Science and Engineering at MIT in America - the world’s greatest university - graduating in 2020. She has since worked on research at Beyond Meat in LA and now is working at a technology company in London as well as providing personal tutoring within STEM. She recently returned to The NCS to teach a coding course with fellow NCS/MIT graduate Isuf. The NCS provided Tafsia with all the support she needed to achieve her goal of attending an Ivy League university. Her message of positivity and not being afraid to compete to get the best for yourself reverberates around the walls of our buildings, leaving many students now looking to emulate her successes. "
Zereena
September 2014
University
University | University of Oxford |
University Course | Currently employed -House of Commons |
“I’m really glad that I was able to go to a sixth form that is raising the standards in Newham.”
"Zereena joined our first cohort when The NCS opened in 2014 with the hope of being inspired by an exciting new sixth form that promised students more than just academics. She soon found herself excelling in our learning environment and became our first ever student to receive an offer to continue her studies at Oxbridge. Ten years on and she’s now working in the House of Commons, helping MPs and lawmakers shape the future of the country, meaning that every day she embodies The NCS vision to, “leave a positive and lasting contribution to society.”"
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 326 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BB |
FAQs
A strong personal statement highlights your interests, goals, and alignment with the sixth form’s values. For tips, visit our personal statement guide. https://sixthform.london/personal-statement-tips-2026/
For The NCS, your personal statement should be up to 800 words, with an additional 500 words for hobbies and interests.
Applications for sixth forms typically open in January. It’s best to start preparing in the autumn term by researching institutions and gathering required documents an information. At The NCS applications will open on January 1st 2026 and close at 18:00 on 13th February 2026.
You’ll need to meet our general and subject-specific entry requirements. Visit our entry requirements page for details. https://sixthform.london/ncs-entry-requirements/
You can apply to multiple sixth forms, but tailor each application to show why you’re a good fit for that institution.
A strong application demonstrates your academic ability, personal interests, and enthusiasm for your chosen subjects. Tailor your personal statement to align with The NCS’ ethos.
You’ll need the following: Your personal email address (not a school email). If you don’t have one, you can easily setup a free account with Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, etc. Your parent / guardian contact details. Predicted grades and Unique Learner Number (ULN). A completed personal statement. Referee details (typically your Head of Year). SEND students with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHC) should provide it in the relevant section of the application form.
No, so ensure everything is accurate before submission.
No. You can save your progress and return to the form at a later point. This will allow you to complete it at your own pace and check the contents. However, you must submit your completed form by the deadline.
No! You gain no advantage from being the first to submit your form. We’d much rather you spent the time checking the content and making sure you submit the best application possible. However, you must submit your form by the deadline.
Yes. You will need to provide details of a teacher at your current school. This is usually your year head. You will need to provide their email address.
We try to confirm references as quickly as possible. However, do not panic if we don’t contact referees to check your statement and predicted grades are accurate immediately. We received over 4000 applications last year and it takes some time to contact every single referee.
We aim to notify all applicants by 31st May. Please do not contact us before this date.
Yes. There’s a reason why it’s called a personal statement. Ensure you use your own words, character, ambitions, skills, and experience to tell us why you want to study with us and are a great candidate for the subjects chosen. Read our guide on writing personal statements to get a full idea of what will make you stand out from the crowd, Our application system uses detection software to quickly identify statements that have been written by (in part or full) AI language models and/or have been plagiarised. Any detected use of AI or plagiarised content may invalidate a student’s application to join us.