At the end of two years in the Sixth Form, we expect students to have achieved a good quality set of Advanced Subsidiary (‘AS’) and Advanced Level grades, to have developed their skill in sports, music, drama or other activities, and to move on to university as fully responsible adults with a strong sense of self worth.  The systems, structures and opportunities created for the Sixth Form are designed to achieve all these goals, not just good 'A' Level grades.

Entry to Year 12 is based on an interview with the head of the Sixth Form, and a minimum of five G.C.S.E. passes, including Mathematics and English.  Usually, subjects selected to be studied at 'A' Level require a grade B pass at G.C.S.E.  The exception is Mathematics, where grade A is required in most cases.

Until universities move away from demanding good Advanced Level grades for admission, we will continue to focus on achieving these.  However, even though three 'A' Levels will continue to be at the heart of the curriculum, we expect the majority of students to begin Year 12 by following at least four 'AS' Level courses.  At the start of Year 13, the study of one of these may be discontinued whilst the others are taken through to full 'A' Levels.

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