Welcome to the Sixth Form

 

Our well-established Sixth Form has expanded to almost 180 students, attracting increasing numbers of high calibre external students alongside our own Year 11s. We are delighted with the enormous benefits our Sixth Formers bring to the whole school community, and the academic outcomes and personal development that our Sixth Formers achieve.

Our staff are thoroughly enjoying teaching the A level programme to small dedicated classes (typically 10-15), and our Sixth Formers are not only relishing the academic challenges but are finding time to be positive role models, helping our younger students and working as ambassadors for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects, the Arts and Sport. Key to our success and enjoyment is that our relatively small size as a Sixth Form allows us to personalise much of the advice and support we give.

ALUMNI
It is with great pride that we annually send over 90% of our year 13 students to study at universities across the country, with over a third studying at top Russell group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. The 2021 cohort are now studying a huge range of courses, from Architecture at Cambridge, Sports Science at Loughborough, and Maths at Exeter, to The Art of Video Games at Pearson College and Aerospace Engineering at Swansea. We are equally extremely proud of students who have been successful in gaining apprenticeship places at blue-chip companies such as at the top accountancy firm EY.

STRUCTURE
The Sixth Form is split into small mentor groups who meet through the week as a group and then once every three weeks for individual sessions with their mentor to discuss academic progress, enrichment opportunities and address any concerns. The tutor time programme and super curricular lessons include financial education, topical debate, a character & culture programme, PSHE & Ethics, and weekly year group and whole school assemblies. 

We have a strong Sixth Form leadership team, led by our head students and deputies. This team helps with Sixth Form development but also forges student links with the lower school, runs assemblies, leads mental health initiatives, and organises charity events.

FACILITIES
Our purpose-built Sixth Form houses a fully equipped learning resource centre, two study spaces (including a new year 13 study room for September 2021) as well as an open plan social area which looks out onto the Sixth Form garden. There are also seminar rooms for A level teaching and three new Science labs equipped for A level study. Other facilities, developed for the benefit of the whole school are a newly spec’ed drama space, activity studio, additional changing rooms and IT suites. Whilst we encourage students to bring their own laptops, students have access to PCs and two suites of Chromebooks, together with a variety of books, journals and online subscriptions in the school library to support their independent study.

LEARNING
We offer a good selection of traditional academic A levels, including ‘new’ subjects like Politics, Sociology, Media Studies, Psychology and Economics, and two BTEC courses. We have the capacity to have 180 students in total across years 12 and 13, meaning we can retain a nice balance of optimal class sizes which enable staff and mentors to really get to know their students well. 

We run a varied enrichment programme encompassing sports, debate, journalism, STEM, Theatre/LAMDA, and open learning opportunities. This runs alongside extra-curricular opportunities, leadership roles, and subject-related events for super-curricular development. 

All students receive extensive careers support from our dedicated careers and progression lead, who is available for in person appointments or online guidance throughout the week.

On a daily basis I am heartened by the enthusiastic and committed approach to Sixth Form life by our students and delighted to be leading a dedicated team of staff and governors who continually work on ensuring outstanding outcomes for our Sixth Form students.

HELEN HARRIS

Head of Sixth Form

  • 10:15 AM - 21st September, 2023 We're recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant. Visit the school website for more information and the application form. Send completed forms to hr.school. Closing date: 9am, Monday, 2 October 2023 Read more pic.twitter.com/0zTNzX0cOJ
  • 10:11 AM - 21st September, 2023 6th Form Win! Christ’s Sixth Form Football Team beat Grey Court 4-1 in tonight’s league fixture!MoM Gabriel I-S pic.twitter.com/7VRfFV02bw
  • 04:01 PM - 5th September, 2023 If you have not received your invitation link for the new MCAS app, please email info.school pic.twitter.com/unwOzekN2l
  • 01:34 PM - 4th September, 2023 We're looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Christ's School: Year 7 start at 8:30am on Tuesday 5th SeptemberYear 12 start at 10am on Tuesday 5th SeptemberYear 8-11 and Year 13 should return for an 8:30am start on Wednesday 6th September pic.twitter.com/uH8MInAgue
  • 01:02 PM - 24th August, 2023 Christ's School students celebrate GCSE success. Click to find out more: Read more pic.twitter.com/fAYFyGxKCj
  • 01:19 PM - 17th August, 2023 Christ's Students Celebrate Fantastic A Level Results. Click to read more: Read more pic.twitter.com/5OHYXdl3Gf
  • 10:31 AM - 9th August, 2023 A reminder for new year 7 students joining us in September; your homework is to send Mrs Dixon a postcard from whatever you have been doing this summer. We're looking forward to reading about all the interesting places you have been and things you have been doing. pic.twitter.com/9ONrWqGoAa
  • 08:17 AM - 8th August, 2023 Our Year 12 Religious Studies A level Study Day with & St Saviour’s & St Olave’s School. A visit to , home of Borough Food Coop to hear of practical action with roots in Jesus’ love. pic.twitter.com/W0aG8MMyhh
  • 10:44 AM - 27th July, 2023 If you have a child joining us in September or are wanting to refresh a current student's pencil case, please see the equipment list below pic.twitter.com/3AydgSjhIe
  • 04:21 PM - 17th July, 2023 REMINDER tomorrow is Sports Day! All Students to meet at St Mary’s University Track at 08.15am. Wear PE Kit. Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, any medication required, rain jacket and sun protection. Approx finish time 2-2.30pm pic.twitter.com/wdUINAEc39
  • 10:05 AM - 6th July, 2023 Do you know someone who is considering going into teaching, recently graduated or looking for a new job? Why not apply to be a cover supervisor? The role involves covering lessons in a teacher's absence using resources provided by the teacher. Read more pic.twitter.com/NncTLgDXZD
  • 07:21 PM - 4th July, 2023 Reminder that we have two strike days this week. Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July. School will be closed, and students should log on to Google Classroom for live lessons from any staff who are not striking. pic.twitter.com/6BISGNjJg2