Sixth Form Admissions

SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS 2023

 Our closing date for online applications was Monday 4th December 2023

If you wish to make a late application, please contact the school directly on 01543 255714

Presentation from the 6th form courses evening in November

Post 16 Courses presentation 2023

The Sixth Form is well established with a total of around 380 students following a wide range of courses. Most students have been in the school since Year 7, although a number do join us from other schools at age 16.

Sixth Form students at King Edward VI School receive excellent pastoral care from a team of experienced tutors. The team of tutors plays a crucial role in monitoring the progress of students, along with encouraging independent learning and student self-review. Each year, well over 100 students leave Year 13 to continue their education at university thanks to their hard work and the support of staff.

The Sixth Form is an opportunity for students to further their knowledge and understanding in subjects already taken, or to broaden their interests and pursue courses in new areas. The majority of subjects will be studied as part of a two-year linear course with end of course examinations. The vast majority of our Sixth Form students will study three subjects across two years. Students wishing to study four subjects may still be able to do so if they have a minimum of 50 points from their best 7 GCSE results including English and Maths.

Advanced Levels are currently studied in the following subjects: Accounting, Art, Biology, BTEC Sport, Business, Chemistry, Design Technology, Economics, English Language, English Literature,   French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, BTEC Health & Social Care, History,  ICT, Mathematics, Medical Science Diploma, Music, Music Technology, BTEC Performing Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies and Sociology.

There is a very strong sense of community amongst Sixth Form students which focuses on a number of activities which take place in the course of a year. The Ashmole Society is the centre of much of the social activity of the Sixth Form but, in addition, many students organise House events for younger students in the main school, and a number are also involved in Year activities.

The development of leadership skills is strongly encouraged among Sixth Form students and positions of responsibility as prefects and senior prefects are eagerly sought and highly respected. The Senior Five is an important aspect of life in our Sixth Form. It consists of the School Captain and four Senior Prefects. This team has an influential role across the school. They are chosen carefully and carry out a number of duties requiring them to work alongside staff and students to ensure that the students’ voice is heard and that the school’s traditions are maintained and developed.

Our 6th form Open Event this year took place on Thursday 9th November for students wishing to join the Sixth Form in September 2024.