The Sixth Form

Sixth Form

"I didn't want to go anywhere else. You know the teachers and they know you"
(Lower VI pupil)

The Sixth Form is different. It is an exciting and challenging experience which enhances the lives of all its students. Girls blossom in the Sixth Form, thriving on their greater independence and freedom while still relying on a framework of support. The timetable is designed around the student and aims to provide the greatest possible flexibility, so that girls can study almost any combination of the more than 20 subjects available at A Level. A wide-ranging programme of General Studies includes such topics as self-defence, first aid, riding, driving, current affairs and archery and form a vital part of the Sixth Form experience. An optional weekend programme called "Sixth Sense" offers chances to try out a range of options from jet skiing to conversation.

Sixth Formers have their own spacious and recently refurbished common room, recently refurbished seminar rooms, private studies for the Head Girl and her Team, and the Scriptorium for private study. While classes are small and relationships with students relaxed, staff constantly monitor and review their progress to ensure that the standard of performance is maintained.

To a great extent, the Sixth Form runs the school. Each Sixth Former is responsible for leadership within the school and also for contributing practical ideas for its development and improvement. The Head Girl's team organises trips and social events, acts as mentors to younger pupils, supports teachers and raises funds for charity. The girls enter the Sixth Form as pupils; they leave as colleagues.

"There's lots more responsibility in the Sixth Form. You're treated more like adults"
(Upper VI pupil)

Throughout their time in the Sixth Form, girls are given personal guidance from their Tutors to assess their abilities and strengths so that they make confident and informed decisions about their future. In addition the UCAS Advisory Department supports and guides the students through their University and course selection, application process and interview preparation. We expect our girls to go to university and to read anything from Archaeology to Veterinary Science. Click here to see recent examination results and progression on to University.

'The school enables pupils to achieve very high standards in their academic and social development.'
(Ofsted Inspection Report, July 2006)

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