Welcome From the Sixth Form Team

The Sixth Form which prides itself on the support we provide to our students regarding their academic progress and personal development. 

Our teachers and tutors also work within the school, to understand the step from GCSE to A level.  The small class sizes help to ensure that students are treated as an individual.  

We have a dedicated team of subject leads who oversee the sixth form curriculum and work with their teams to ensure that we track progress effectively. The recent Ofsted report recognises that  ‘students are well supported in their academic learning. Teachers are experts in the subjects they teach. They use this knowledge to make learning clear for pupils. Students speak highly of the support they receive to make applications to university and have high aspirations for a bright future.’

In 2023, we are proud of our students’ A*-C pass rate of 82%.
These subject headline figures are also very impressive: 

• Ancient History 80% A*-B, compared to the average of 64% 
• Biology 82% A*-C compared to the the national average of 69%
• English Language 65% A*-B compared to the national average of 44%
• English Literature 66% A*-B compared to the national average of 58%
• History A*-B 77% compared to the national average of 56%
• Psychology A*-B 67% compared to the national average of 45%
• Religious Studies A*-C 100% compared to the national average of 80%
• Sociology A*-B 58% compared to the national average of 49%
• French, German, Spanish and Music all achieved 100% A*-C
• Applied ICT 100% Distinction
• Health and Social Care 100% achieved a merit or above

We dedicate time to ensuring that students are supported with their next steps, typically 90% of our students are accepted into their first choice university.  We also have students who are successful in securing degree apprenticeships and their chosen paths of employment. Tutor time consists of a range of activities, including personal development, reflection, debating, presentations and topical quizzes. We have a pastoral team on hand to help with any well-being issues and the Sixth Form Year Office has an open door policy.

Best wishes to all our past, current and future students

The Sixth Form Team

Miss Osborne –  Head of the Sixth Form

Mr Woolway and Mr Farrelly – Deputy Head of the Sixth Form

Mrs Dowson – Transition into and out of the Sixth Form 

Mrs Fitzpatrick and Mrs Starkie – Pastoral and Administration