Sixth Form Information

Welcome to the information page for students in the Sixth Form. This page will updated regularly with information and resources for the Sixth Form.

Dress Code

The aim of the dress code is to ensure that sixth form students are role models for pupils in the rest of the school. We expect students to create a good image of the sixth form both within the school and to the community. The expectations are outlined below to ensure that students arrive in school ready to work. Clothing must be smart business attire.

  • Dark blue/black/dark grey, plain or pinstripe/pin check suit;
  • Girls have the option of wearing a coordinating tailored jacket with tailored dress/skirt/trousers;
  • Plain or striped shirt;
  • Girls have the option of wearing smart blouses or tops with long or short sleeves;
  • Boys must wear a school sixth form tie (ordered through Scopay);
  • V-necked sweater – dark, plain;
  • Dark coloured socks or dark/tan coloured tights;
  • Smart dark shoes or boots;
  • One pair of stud earrings. A clear retainer may be worn in the nose. No other visible piercings are allowed;
  • Hairstyles should be tidy and inconspicuous;
  • Jackets must be worn at all times unless the “no blazer” rule is in place across the school as a result of hot weather. A coat does not replace a jacket;
  • Outdoor coats should be taken off in lessons.

 

  • Skirts must be no higher than the midpoint between the top of the leg and the knee; Lycra skirts are not acceptable.
  • Lycra or denim leggings/treggings are not acceptable;
  • Shirts/tops must reach the waistband.
  • Tops that are casual, backless, off-the-shoulder, or vest tops with spaghetti straps are not acceptable;
  • Chunky knit sweaters are not acceptable;
  • White/light socks are not acceptable.

Post 18 Destinations

Our record of examination achievement is excellent and we are justifiably proud of our success in helping students secure the place of their choice at university, gaining an apprenticeship or in entering employment. A high percentage of our Sixth Form go on to university, including Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group universities, and to elite institutions worldwide. We support our students in exploring other routes, too: whether they’re interested in degree apprenticeships, further education, travel, gap years or volunteering, our priority is to help you work out the right option for each and every student.

Our Sixth Form leadership and tutor team are familiar with the changing opportunities and expectations of higher education and we provide expert guidance in this area. We give bespoke guidance to help students to prepare the best possible application for university, further education or employment.

Bursary

The 16-19 Bursary Fund is paid by the Education Funding Agency (EFA) to Schools and Colleges so that they may provide financial help to students whose access to or completion of education might be inhibited by financial considerations. Each school has been allocated a fixed sum of money for the 16-19 Bursary Fund. This will vary from year to year.

Students who are eligible must apply and must also supply the required evidence to support the application. This fund is designed to help support those young people who face the greatest barriers to continuing in education post 16. The fund has two elements: the vulnerable bursary for vulnerable young people and the discretionary Bursary for young people facing financial barriers to participation. These funds can be used by the students to help pay towards the costs related to participation in full-time education, such as transport, educational visits, university open days, interviews, books and equipment.

If you think you may be eligible to apply for a Bursary, please read the 16-19 Bursary Procedure document which can be downloaded below.  Please contact Mrs Price, 6th Form Administrator, if you have any questions.

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