IMBERHORNE SCHOOL Compassion • Achievement • Respect • Endeavour
Sixth form
Welcome Headteacher and The Sixth Form Team Imberhorne is a successful, happy school where staff are committed to developing the full potential of all students. I am proud of the outstanding achievements of students across the school and am equally proud of what hard-working, respectful and compassionate individuals they are as well. Our excellent academic record along with the great emphasis we place on personal development creates a thriving and vibrant school community. We believe we provide students in the Sixth Form with an education of the highest quality in a stimulating and supportive environment. Upon joining our Sixth Form, students are embarking on a different journey with new and varied challenges. Students will be prompted to think and work hard; higher level study is demanding.
Students also need to be increasingly independent; they must be committed to their studies and be prepared to add value to the work that takes place in the classroom. We also focus on preparing students for the next step in life after the Sixth Form. A significant number progress to university, pursuing a wide range of courses at many highly rated institutions. We are equally proud, though, of students who follow different pathways where apprenticeships or alternative educational routes have afforded them some wonderful opportunities. Most important to us is the fact that all students are able to follow the path best suited to them as individuals. Martin Brown, Headteacher
Ayesha Dewitt Studied A Level: Economics, Psychology and BTEC: Health & Social Care Destination following Imberhorne: University of Hertfordshire
To read: Nursing with Registration (Adult) Student Quote: “My sixth form experience was made a lot easier by the support from my teachers and personal mentor.�
“We chose to move to the area to ensure our daughter had a place at Imberhorne. She has taken full advantage of many fantastic opportunities the school has offered and now successfully moved on to university.” PARENT
Ed Stowell Studied A Level: Chemistry, Politics, Biology and Maths Destination following Imberhorne: Oxford University To read: Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Student Quote: “Sixth form at Imberhorne was an exciting experience with my highlights including the infamous Christmas Quiz and the Barnsgate leaving dinner. All of the staff were extremely supportive and encouraging playing an important part in this transitional phase of students’ lives. I leave Imberhorne with fond memories and experiences.”
“There is a strong sense of community in the Sixth Form.” STUDENT
High Expectations, Achievement and Endeavour Students learn best when they are happy, encouraged and challenged. Staff in the school know the students well and know how to get the best out of them. Students find they are often in smaller than average classes meaning that they experience a high degree of personal interaction with teachers. We are proud of our academic record in the Sixth Form. This grows out of robust expectations and the outstanding teaching we provide. There is extensive specialist knowledge within our body of teachers supported by many years’ experience of students achieving at the highest levels. We have a broad and varied curriculum, at the core of which is a strong academic spine.
Olivia Purcell Studied A Level: Art, Psychology and German
To read: Make-Up and Hair Design
Destination following Imberhorne: Southampton Solent University
Student Quote: “Throughout sixth form I was supported, the guidance with UCAS was extremely helpful and it made the process easier.”
Significant numbers of students study the Sciences as well as Maths, English and Humanities subjects. Alongside this we have a vibrant and successful Arts curriculum with additional strengths in other areas such as Languages, Technology, Sport and vocational options. We are pleased with the way all these subject areas contribute to the culture and make-up of the Sixth Form. We expect students to be active participants in their learning and want them to question, discuss and reflect together in lessons as well as beyond the classroom. Students also need to have resilience and be prepared to persevere; the path to success is often paved by one’s repeated efforts.
Compassion, Guidance and Support We believe the school is a very caring community and seek to place the relationships that exist between students and staff at the heart of life in the Sixth Form. We have a well developed pastoral system and pride ourselves on the level of personal care we provide for all our students. Heads of Year and Pastoral Support Assistants oversee their welfare and academic progress. They are often the first point of contact for parents when making enquiries about social or academic issues. Our very experienced Sixth Form team welcome communication with students and parents, treating all matters fairly and sensitively.
We provide outstanding guidance and support for students, creating opportunities for them to attend Higher Education Conferences and Careers Fairs as well as having access to specialist careers advice. We believe one of our key responsibilities is to help prepare all our students for the next stage of their journey beyond the Sixth Form. Every student will have a personal mentor with whom they have regular weekly contact. We believe that a hallmark of life in our Sixth Form is how well known and supported students feel. A school Sixth Form provides a smaller, more intimate yet very dynamic educational community in which we believe our students thrive.
Emily Hochkins Studied A Level: Physics, Biology and Chemistry Destination following Imberhorne: University of Edinburgh To read: Veterinary Medicine Student Quote: “Sixth Form was very organised, particularly with university applications, mock interviews and careers advice in mind. I was always reassured that the teachers who were advising me knew exactly what they were doing.�
Respect, Participation and Personal Development We believe that the experiences we provide in the Sixth Form should help develop students both academically and socially. Our Sixth Form students are role models and as such have an important part to play in the life of the school. Many choose to be mentors and support the learning and development of other students. This can happen in a range of ways. A dedicated team of Sixth Form students provide pastoral advice and guidance to younger students once a week at our Lower School site. In addition to this, they can support learning in lessons or mentor students as they prepare for exams in Key Stage 4. Sixth Form students lead the School Council, represent the student voice on the governing body and increasingly have a significant say in how the school operates and supports learning. We seek to instil in our students a sense of community responsibility and encourage them to show leadership at all times. Once a fortnight we provide opportunities for students’ personal development through our Personal, Social and Health Education Programme. As part of this programme, they attend workshops on health and wellbeing, undertake taster sessions in different activities such as yoga, lacrosse, golf etc, receive guidance about managing their workload and spend time with their mentors. Careers and financial capability along with targeted support for university applications are also delivered in these sessions.
Many different sporting opportunities exist; students are able to play football, lacrosse, netball and cricket. In addition to this the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme is thriving in the school. Large numbers of students embark on the scheme further down the school. A smaller, yet significant number, progress to Silver and Gold in the Sixth Form; it is something we are very proud of and support with a dedicated team of staff. The Performing Arts are very strong in the school. There are many opportunities for students to participate in school productions or to perform as part of the courses they choose to study. These are very often outstanding occasions and serve to inspire parents and students alike. There is a vibrant extra curricular life to the school. Sixth Form students participate in a wide range of activities and trips, perhaps most notably having a chance to visit our partner school in Minaki, Tanzania. This is a special and long standing relationship that has benefitted many students over the years, a great number of whom will attest to the life changing experience it provides. All of these opportunities enrich the school, but critically help the students learn how to express themselves, work with and support others, show responsibility and become increasingly self assured members of our community.
IMBERHORNE SCHOOL Compassion • Achievement • Respect • Endeavour
Upper School (KS4 and Sixth Form) Imberhorne Lane East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1QY Sixth Form T 01342 310986
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