Sixth Form

Sixth Form

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Looking for an exceptional sixth form experience that will prepare you for success in university and beyond? Look no further than Sherfield Sixth Form!

With a reputation for academic excellence, supportive teachers, and a welcoming community, Sherfield Sixth Form is the perfect place to pursue your A-level studies. Sixth Form is an exciting time for pupils, as they are able to select the subjects that they are most interested and enthused by. In the Sixth Form, pupils enjoy a greater range of freedoms and responsibilities, although still benefit from the support that is provided by a school. Many of our Year 11 pupils stay on into the Sixth Form, although we also welcome applications from students from other schools, who wish to join the Sixth Form to take advantage of the facilities, environment and personalised teaching that Sherfield offers. A number of different curriculum pathways are offered in the Sixth Form, which ensures that students are studying courses which are suited to their individual aptitudes and abilities.  

Sherfield Sixth Form offers an excellent academic education within an environment where support and guidance for the individual is paramount.  Our campus and Sixth Form Centre is the perfect place to hang out and learn whilst preparing students for university life, with vibrant classrooms, state-of-the-art labs, and chill study spaces and kitchen facilities where you can kick back and let your creativity flow. But it's not all fun and games at Sherfield Sixth Form – we take your education seriously and want to see you succeed! Our teachers are super knowledgeable and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, and our pastoral care team is always there to lend a listening ear and offer support. 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.

So if you're ready to take the next step in your education, make your dreams a reality and join a community of ambitious and motivated students, apply to Sherfield Sixth Form today! Contact Admissions to arrange a visit admissions@SherfieldSchool.co.uk / +44 (0) 1256 884 800 

 Huge thanks too for the care and attention you have shown to our son over the course of his sixth form career. Whilst at times a seemingly momentous challenge, at the beginning of his journey at the school, changing country, school system and language, I can honestly say that he has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Sherfield with you and the broader school community. 

Under your leadership and mentorship, he has really risen to the challenge of working hard and engaging with his tutors over the last two years – this has been very visible to us during the last weeks where our house has turned into an online learning centre!

We are full of respect and admiration for the pastoral approach Sherfield is taking towards schooling. 

Year 13 Parents

The level of support given by my teachers has been fantastic especially as I know that others at different schools and colleges have not been so lucky. 

Year 12 Student

 

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Results

At Sherfield School, our Sixth Formers consistently achieve exceptional academic results, showcasing the dedication and perseverance of our students. This success is strongly supported by the expertise and commitment of our teaching staff, who are devoted to ensuring each student reaches their full potential.


Our post-Covid academic outcomes have been nothing short of impressive. Over the past two years, Sherfield Sixth Form has seen an average of 51% A* to A grades, with 67% of our students achieving A* to B grades.
We take particular pride in our ‘value-added’ performance, which remains one of the best in the country. On average, our students have exceeded expectations by attaining over 39% more A* and A grades than initially projected based on their baseline assessments.


Sherfield vs. National A-Level Performance.

For a full list of our results please visit our results page.

Advantages of Sherfield Sixth Form vs a Sixth Form College

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.  

Advantages of Sherfield Sixth Form vs a State School Sixth Form

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.  

Advantages of staying on at Sherfield Sixth Form vs moving to a Sixth Form College

Staying onto the Sixth Form at Sherfield allows student to build on established relationships and take on additional leadership roles and responsibilities in a familiar and friendly environment. Students make exceptional progress in the Sixth Form through the supportive study environment we offer, as well as the long-established insight their teachers have into the strategies they need to implement to help students succeed. In addition to regular assessment and feedback, we also offer two mock exam periods in Year 13, which provide students with an opportunity to revise material covered in the first year, ready for their final examinations.

 

Post-16 Options Guidance

Sixth Form Open Evening

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