Post 16 Welcome

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Entry into the Sixth Form is based on GCSE success and a satisfactory reference from your present school. We require at least 6 GCSE passes in the A* to C grade range and grade A in the subjects, which you wish to study at AS/A level is normally required. However, consideration will be given to B grade achievement in some circumstances

Unlike other schools, there are no fixed option lines at AS/A Level. We usually succeed in satisfying the individual’s choice of subject.

The enclosed booklet gives you a summary of the syllabus content of the subjects, which we can offer. However, a subject is only offered when 3 or more students wish to study it, in the first instance, to AS level. The maximum number in a group is twelve.

Girls take four subjects in their Lower Sixth Year. Normally, one of these subjects is studied for one year only and results achieved are converted into an AS level grade. However, if a student has the ability to cope with the workload, she can continue to study her 4 subjects to A2 Level.

Pupils who continue their AS/A2 studies with us usually wish to study the Sciences and Mathematics. History, French, Spanish, Art and Economics have also proved to be popular.

Careers advice is given on a one to one basis. In applying for university, help and guidance is given at every stage in the process. Students are also encouraged to take a part in the corporate life of the school.

Academic progress is carefully monitored. Written reports are provided twice a year and there is a Parents’ Evenings in the spring term. However, staff are available by appointment, if you have any concerns.

Module examinations are usually taken in June for both the Lower and Upper Sixth Years. Some modules are also taken in January. If a student’s module results at the end of her Lower Sixth Year are low, we are unlikely to allow her to continue into the Upper Sixth and A2 studies.

Practically all of our Sixth Year students wish to continue their studies to university level and the majority are accepted into their first choice university. The Upper Sixth of 2005, have taken up places in their first choice university. Their choices included prestigious universities such as UCL, Kings and the London School of Economics (LSE). In fact, thanks to their hard work and that of their teachers, we were ranked 59th in the top 200 schools in the country. This put us way ahead of all the local independent and grammar schools in our area.

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