At Sherfield Sixth Form, students won't just graduate with three A Levels or BTECs.

We offer a comprehensive Sherfield Diploma, enhancing the core A Level and BTEC programme with a variety of supplementary learning curricula. These enrich a student's educational experience and enhance employability and career, character, leadshership and interpersonal skills. The five specific pathways are: Business, Finance & Entrepreneur, Technology, Engineering & Sustainability, Scientific Research & Medical Studies, Global Studies and Arts & Performance. 

In addition to the chosen pathways, students participate in compulsory supplementary learning:

• Global Perspectives (CIE)
• Ivy House Leadership Award
• Fortnightly Service Programme
• LIS Interdisciplinary Workshop Programme (Climate or EDI)

Sherfield Sixth Form offers a range of additional opportunities to enhance the student experience:

• Woodlands Team Building Trip: Every September, Year 12 and 13 students travel to the Brecon Beacons or the Gower Peninsula for a team-building weekend.
• Summer Residential: Year 12 students attend the Ignite Campus for an outdoor education and sustainability programme.
• Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award: Year 12 students can complete the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, with the Ignite Residential counting as the residential element.
• EiM Student Leadership Conference: Our two Head Prefects attend the EiM Student Leadership Conference.
• Mentoring Programme: Each student receives professional mentoring and thorough training, enabling them to support the school community effectively during their service activities.

Sherfield Sixth Form offers an excellent academic education within an environment where support and guidance for the individual are paramount. We are committed to ensuring that our A-Level and BTEC teaching groups are small, in order to ensure that each student receives personal guidance and feedback. For students looking to extend their learning, we have a number of programmes available, such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

• Over 59% A*-A grades or equivalent

• Over 73% A*-B grades of equivalent

• 100% pass rate

Careers advice and preparation for life at university are essential elements of Sherfield Sixth Form life.

Personalised careers advice and support with preparing university applications are embedded into the Sixth Form programme of study, with additional support offered to pupils who wish to apply for Oxbridge or Medical courses at university. The Sixth Form Centre is well equipped to prepare students for university life, with quiet study areas, common rooms in which to relax and socialise, as well as kitchen facilities.

Sherfield Sixth Form is a lot smaller than a college, which means that a more personalised approach to academic and co-curricular activities can be taken.

Whilst we aim to provide the freedom of a college, with off-site privileges and a more relaxed dress code, whilst also providing students with a structured and supportive environment for their studies. This helps students to manage their time effectively so that all deadlines are met and sufficient time is spent on independent study.  

Sherfield class sizes in the Sixth Form are considerably smaller than those in a state school, which means that teachers can personalise the teaching strategies they use in lessons.

This helps to ensure that students are always challenged in lessons and are able to engage in effective dialogues with their teacher on the material they are learning. Small class sizes also mean that students are able to access additional one to one support and benefit from regular assessments and personalised feedback on their examination technique.