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Teaching and Learning

The primary aim of our Sixth Form is to enable each student to take the best next steps in life.

Examination success is undoubtedly important, but we also attach great importance to developing self-reliance, self-motivation and a sense of belonging to a wider community. All our Sixth Formers have opportunities to demonstrate leadership and team-working skills, attributes that will serve them well in the future.

Sixth Formers are encouraged to try a number of extra-curricular options in addition to their academic timetable; this enables them to discover a wide range of interests and to develop their individual personalities.

Our friendly yet purposeful atmosphere is underpinned by a comprehensive pastoral system with regular communication and target-setting. Students are kept busy in many directions; they work hard without being unnecessarily pressurised.

These factors lead to high personal and academic success without the narrowness of approach that often accompanies it.