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The Application Process

By choosing to continue your education at College you have already made the decision to build a successful future for yourself. QMC will help you to make the most of your time by providing an abundance of opportunities, experiences and support for you to develop an array of transferable skills, looked for by universities and employers. You will be in very safe hands.

Year 10:
The application system for 2027 entry will open in October 2026. Express interest here and we will be in touch in Autumn 2026.

Year 11
Applications open here following Open Events on 24th and 25th September 2025. The deadline for submitting your application is 7th December 2025. We encourage you to start and complete your application as early as possible and in all cases before the deadline. Please also adhere to deadlines set by your school. We fully appreciate that subject choices and grade predictions can change. It is important that you put these on your application and then contact us at a later date to advise of any changes.

Please ensure you use an email account you have regular access to (not your school account) as this is the way we will contact you. Please note that emails sometimes end up in junk/promotions folders so please check these regularly and add Queen Mary’s College to your safe senders list.

Questions about starting Queen Mary’s College?
Require support with completing your application? Please watch this video and scroll down the page for answers to frequently asked questions.

Thank you for your interest in Queen Mary’s College.

The truest measure of our students’ success is to be found in the value that we add between the point students start and the time when they take their external qualifications. This is where QMC truly shines.

What next?

QMC’S Admissions Team is here to help you!

We can support you while you continue your Year 11 journey – staying engaged is more important now than ever and whatever your results, we will find a programme of study that will help.

Email the Admissions Team to request your call-back and our friendly team we will be in touch.

Complete your application:

The application system for 2026 entry opens after Open Events have taken place on 24th and 25th September 2025, and closes on 7th December 2025. Applications received on time will take priority.

Your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Team who will be in touch with you before the Spring Term.

Uploading ID:
As part of your application please upload your birth certificate or passport to confirm your identity. If you have been unable to provide these our Admissions Team will be in touch with you to discuss alternatives.

Application Review:

Our College Admissions Team will review your application and make contact with you if necessary. Once your review is complete we will email to confirm your application has been processed and will ask you to log in to your application to complete some final steps. Please note that we work through applications received in date order and so you may hear back from us at a different time than your friends.

WelcomeFest:

In May you will receive an invitation to our WelcomeFest. Taking place on June 23, the day will be a great opportunity for you to find out more about College life and what you can expect when you join us in September. You will be able to meet other new students, teachers and staff and ask any questions you may have.

Enrolment Pack:

Your Enrolment pack will be emailed to you in June and will have all the information you need about starting College, including transport forms.

Open Evening

QMC Open Evenings are a great opportunity to find out about College. You will be able to have a look around the campus and facilities, find out more detailed information about particular subjects and courses that you are interested in, and have the opportunity to talk to teachers and current students. Our Open Evenings will give you a real taste for what it is like to be a student at QMC and we encourage you to attend. You are welcome to bring your family with you. Read more and book your place here.

GCSE Results Day:

Whether your results are better than expected, or not as good as you had hoped, we can guide you on the right path to success. We will help you to find the right programme of study to help you achieve your future goals and to reach your full potential.

Enrolment:

You will be given an Enrolment appointment which will take place 24-26 August 2026 in College. Following this you will be ready to start College the following week!

Travelling to College:

It’s a good idea to start thinking about how you are going to travel to QMC. Stagecoach operate services on most routes to College. In addition, we currently run College buses from areas including Andover, Burghfield, Fleet, Newbury and North Waltham at reasonable annual rates. Application forms will be emailed with the enrolment pack in June for you to book your place. You can find out more information about travel, including details about bus passes here.

If you have any questions please contact the Admissions Team on 01256 417505 or by email at admissions@qmc.ac.uk

Link to current Admissions Policy here.