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KS4 brit school 2026

283 replies

physgirl1 · 01/01/2026 19:09

Has anyone else applied for Brit ks4 for 2026?

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JTro · 06/01/2026 22:01

It looks very quiet in here this year:) My DD applied for year 12 for Digital Art (formerly IDD). Now she is waiting for the link to send her portfolio. She applied on Monday, but have not got the link yet (hope it will come). What you are applying for?

Templeria · 07/01/2026 08:59

My son put in an application for fmp - sent it off Friday last week, next step is the link for the portfolio. My daughter is also waiting on results for sixth form application, but she's an internal applicant as she is already there so had her audition before Christmas, now it's just a really long wait!

JTro · 07/01/2026 09:19

Templeria · 07/01/2026 08:59

My son put in an application for fmp - sent it off Friday last week, next step is the link for the portfolio. My daughter is also waiting on results for sixth form application, but she's an internal applicant as she is already there so had her audition before Christmas, now it's just a really long wait!

Do you know how long to wait for the link for the portfolio? What's your DD's strand in the Brits?

physgirl1 · 07/01/2026 09:25

Hi my daughter applied for year 10 FMP. We are waiting to hear about the portfolio.

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Templeria · 07/01/2026 10:35

JTro · 07/01/2026 09:19

Do you know how long to wait for the link for the portfolio? What's your DD's strand in the Brits?

I seem to remember it was a couple of weeks from the application for my daughter, but that was a couple of years ago. She's VAD at the moment but wants to change strand for sixth form to music .

physgirl1 · 07/01/2026 12:19

As in a couple of weeks after applications closed or a couple of weeks after you put the application in. We did application in October and nothing yet.

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Templeria · 07/01/2026 13:57

physgirl1 · 07/01/2026 12:19

As in a couple of weeks after applications closed or a couple of weeks after you put the application in. We did application in October and nothing yet.

honestly not sure as I think she got the application in a couple of days before the applications closed!

JTro · 07/01/2026 16:19

Just got the link for her portfolio, phew...

JTro · 07/01/2026 21:33

Just went trough the Brit's FAQ and under "What documents will I need when I apply?" I saw that not only passport copy would be needed but also a copy of a utility bill which should show the address of the applicant. My DD is 16yo, but she doesn't have any Utility bills(she is not paying them). Even my utility bills are all online, not on the paper. Is anyone whose kids are already in the Brits, what did you do regarding to the utility bill? Would provisional driving licence do the job?

Templeria · 09/01/2026 13:07

JTro · 07/01/2026 21:33

Just went trough the Brit's FAQ and under "What documents will I need when I apply?" I saw that not only passport copy would be needed but also a copy of a utility bill which should show the address of the applicant. My DD is 16yo, but she doesn't have any Utility bills(she is not paying them). Even my utility bills are all online, not on the paper. Is anyone whose kids are already in the Brits, what did you do regarding to the utility bill? Would provisional driving licence do the job?

Hiya,

I don't remember having to provide proof of address at the application stage - I think that was just once an offer had been sent. Not sure what we used, but my daughter wouldn't have had a utility bill in her name either so we may have just sent a screenshot of one in our name?

x

Valentina2026 · 15/01/2026 12:05

Just got an appointment for a meeting for KS4 music strand . Don’t know when yet as need my daughter to log on. Already feel nervous for her . Good luck all with your applications !

AliWhiting · 20/01/2026 09:26

My DS auditioned for music strand on the 7th jan. We're out of catchment. He made reserve list for yr 10 but unfortunately did not get a place.

No indication was given as to when we'll hear!

If there's any news I'll let people know on here.

I do feel it's pretty impossible to know exactly what they're looking for.....

VeeSmith · 21/01/2026 10:36

DD applied for MT. Waiting anxiously for a date for the auditions!

JTro · 21/01/2026 21:28

AliWhiting · 20/01/2026 09:26

My DS auditioned for music strand on the 7th jan. We're out of catchment. He made reserve list for yr 10 but unfortunately did not get a place.

No indication was given as to when we'll hear!

If there's any news I'll let people know on here.

I do feel it's pretty impossible to know exactly what they're looking for.....

Hope this time your DS will be the lucky one! My DD finally uploaded her portfolio for DA and fingers crossed we soon hear from the school, hopefully with the date for an interview:)

Templeria · 23/01/2026 16:03

AliWhiting · 20/01/2026 09:26

My DS auditioned for music strand on the 7th jan. We're out of catchment. He made reserve list for yr 10 but unfortunately did not get a place.

No indication was given as to when we'll hear!

If there's any news I'll let people know on here.

I do feel it's pretty impossible to know exactly what they're looking for.....

Internal music strand applicants just found out so if you haven't already had an email you may get a decision soon. xx

AliWhiting · 23/01/2026 16:40

Templeria · 23/01/2026 16:03

Internal music strand applicants just found out so if you haven't already had an email you may get a decision soon. xx

Yikes!
Is your DC on the Music strand? Hope they were successful.

sienna1234567 · 24/01/2026 04:17

yes have you heard back from them yet??

AliWhiting · 24/01/2026 11:10

sienna1234567 · 24/01/2026 04:17

yes have you heard back from them yet??

No....

sienna1234567 · 24/01/2026 13:44

anyone ay for the brit school y10 musical theatre if so have you heard back from the brit school yet?
if not add me on snap sienna.szznnn

itsacircus · 26/01/2026 11:51

My daughter has audition for six form MS on 9th Jan - haven't heard anything yet, waiting anxiously as it's all she wants..

itsacircus · 26/01/2026 11:55

Templeria · 23/01/2026 16:03

Internal music strand applicants just found out so if you haven't already had an email you may get a decision soon. xx

For 6th form?

Templeria · 26/01/2026 12:11

itsacircus · 26/01/2026 11:55

For 6th form?

Hiya, yes sixth form so hopefully you guys won't be waiting too much longer

Templeria · 26/01/2026 12:12

AliWhiting · 23/01/2026 16:40

Yikes!
Is your DC on the Music strand? Hope they were successful.

Yes and yes thank goodness :) Hope you hear some good news soon x

SENaroundtheworld · 26/01/2026 16:22

My daughter applied for y12 and now on the app it’s showing details of how to appeal - I’m guessing it’s a no for us though haven’t had the official notification yet.

JTro · 26/01/2026 16:22

SENaroundtheworld · 26/01/2026 16:22

My daughter applied for y12 and now on the app it’s showing details of how to appeal - I’m guessing it’s a no for us though haven’t had the official notification yet.

What strand has she applied?