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SUCCESS IN THE SIXTH FORM
AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THE SIXTH FORM YOU WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUALLY RE-EVALUATE THE WAY YOU STUDY AND ORGANISE YOUR TIME TO ENSURE THAT YOU ACHIEVE YOUR PERSONAL BEST.
SUCCESS IN THE SIXTH FORM
The Sixth Form at Hampton assumes a high level of subject understanding and GCSE 9-8 grades are very desirable. The step between GCSE and A Level is much greater than many might expect.
It is important not to assume that A Level courses run on smoothly from matching I/GCSE courses. You will be required to work much more independently than at I/GCSE. At least one-third of your work will not be set formally as homework. You will be required to read around your subjects and make notes to broaden your understanding. Your involvement in co-curricular activities will require you to establish an effective balance between the various pressures on your time.
As a Sixth Former, you will develop a range of study skills that will be of benefit to you both during your A Level studies and in the longer term.
SUBJECT CHOICES & UNIVERSITY COURSES
The majority of boys at Hampton secure places at their first-choice university, 90% to the Russell Group, with around 10% receiving offers from Oxford and Cambridge each year. The range of subjects they study reflects the diverse nature of our Sixth Form and the boys within it.
University entry requirements are regularly updated and so it is important to do research into courses which you may be interested in pursuing post Hampton before you finalise your Sixth Form options. Generally speaking, you should study the same subject in Sixth Form as the degree title, however, there are exceptions including Business and Management, Economics and Computing courses, Psychology and Law, which do not require the equivalent A Level. Most universities, however, require Mathematics at A Level for Economics and for Computing. The Russell Group (the leading 20 research-based universities) regularly publish guidance and advice regarding post-16 education and the following webpage provides a valuable source of information.
https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk
Above all, make sure your subject choices are ones that you know you will be happy with and don’t be influenced by well-meaning friends or family to choose a subject you don’t enjoy or find difficult.
