We hope that you enjoy your visit today. If you are considering an application for 2025 entry, please be aware of the following important dates. To book a place for our events, please go to www.leightonpark.com/visit-leighton-park.
Times Talk Location
2.00-2.20pm Head’s Welcome, Director of Sixth Form, IB Diploma and Admissions Process Talks for families new to Leighton Park
2.45pm EPQ Talk for A Level students
3.00pm Co-Curricular Talk
3.15pm Aspiring High, UCAS & Careers Talk
3.30pm
2.10pm, 2.30pm, 2.50pm, 3.10pm, 3.30pm
Discover more:
Head’s Welcome, Director of Sixth Form, IB Diploma and Transition Process Talks for current Leighton Park families
Departmental Talks
Main Hall, Michael Malnick Centre
Austin Lecture Theatre, Grove
Austin Lecture Theatre, Grove
Austin Lecture Theatre, Grove
Main Hall, Michael Malnick Centre
Please see map for department locations
Friday 11th October Open Morning, from 9.00-11.00am
Friday 8th November Open Morning, from 9.00-11.00am
Important Dates for September 2025 Sixth Form Entry (Prospective New Students):
Friday 1st November Registration, Bursary and Scholarship Application Deadline
Wednesday 13th November Lower Sixth Assessment Day
Friday 13th December Offers for Sixth Form entry sent to families by email
Monday 3rd February Acceptance Deadline for Sixth Form entry
Timeline for Transition from Year 11 (Current Students):
Autumn Term Sixth Form Interviews
Tuesday 24th September Tutor, Student, Parent Evening
Monday 14th October Initial Subject Choices Deadline
Wednesday 12th February Parent Consultation Evening with subject teachers
Monday 17th February Final Subject Choices Deadline
Scholarships:
Wednesday 20th November Lower Sixth Academic, Ethical Changemaker and STEAM Scholarships
Monday 25th November Scholarship Assessment Day for Music
3rd – 6th December Scholarship Assessment Days for Art, Dance, Drama and Sport
Welcome to Leighton Park
Thank you for joining us at our Sixth Form Open Afternoon today and for giving us the opportunity to share our enthusiasm about our wonderful school. We challenge our students to imagine a better world. We give you the time and space to reflect on who you are and who you want to be. We support you to consider the character, confidence and determination to be changemakers, reflecting the school’s Quaker values and forward-looking approach.
The UK Government’s latest 16-18 league tables place Leighton Park in the top 1% of English schools. Despite being among the top performing schools in the country we are no results factory.
What makes our Sixth Form special:
• Brand new Sixth Form Centre with a dedicated lecture hall, silent study spaces, common room with kitchen, outdoor terraces and Sixth Form specific subject classrooms.
• The globally-renown International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme allows you to maintain breadth across six subjects and three new areas; Theory of Knowledge (TOK), an extended essay and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
• Our 20 A Level subjects, Sport & Physical Activity CTEC and Digital Film and TV Production BTEC offer an extensive range of options for you to create your dream timetable.
• The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) gives you the chance to explore an area of real interest and gain UCAS points with your dissertation or artefact.
• UCAS applications, apprenticeships and careers pathways are supported by our dedicated team and Aspiring High club.
• The Oakleaf Diploma will teach you the life skills necessary to thrive beyond Sixth Form such as cooking, drafting a CV and travel planning.
• You can keep fit with our twice-weekly sports afternoons which offer individual activities such as swimming or yoga alongside traditional team sports for the more competitive.
Fryer House Lower School House (Years 7 & 8)
Health Centre
Reckitt House Senior House, Girls’ Boarding
All Weather Pitch Astro New floodlit pitch, opened May 2024
Oakview Restaurant Restaurant which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner
Cricket Outfield Plus pavilion for summer sport
School House Senior House, Boys’ Boarding
Swimming Pool Indoor, heated, 25 metre pool
Sports Hall For indoor PE, games and co-curricular activities
Netball/Tennis Courts For games of netball, tennis and pickleball
Old School and Main Reception
Pastoral Care Meet our award winning team responsible for the wellbeing of all our students
Individual Learning Centre Meet the team and ask any questions you may have in the courtyard at the front of the building Student Services
David Linday Centre (Science and DT)
Food Technology Supporting the Oakleaf Diploma and co-curricular programme; learn how to cook! Design and Technology Check out the workshop and imagine inventing your own creation!
Chemistry See our budding chemists in action in our dedicated labs and talk to our experienced teachers
Physics Meet our enthusiastic teachers and watch a practical assessment in action
STEAM Innovation Hub Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Find out how we’re investigating global issues and why we think it’s vital to prepare students for the future
Computer Science Get excited about the project-based coding opportunities
Waterhouse
Biology Discover what it’s like to study Sixth Form Biology from the team in W5 where experiments are underway
Main Hall Hear the Head’s Welcome and talks from the Head of Sixth Form and the IB Director. Find out about the process of joining Sixth Form
Michael Malnick Centre for Music and Media Chat to some of our current parents over refreshments or speak to the Admissions Team in the MMC Upper Foyer
Music and Music Technology As a Yamaha Flagship Education Partner, a Sontronics Microphones Education Partner and Steinberg Certified Training Centre, we offer A Level education at the highest standard
Digital Film & TV Production
The Level 3 BTEC course is excellent preparation for a creative career or university course
Hunter Studio Meet our Drama students and staff
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Talks
2.00pm Head’s Welcome for Prospective Families, MMC
2.45pm EPQ, Grove Sixth Form Centre
3.00pm Co-Curricular, Grove Sixth Form Centre
3.15pm UCAS & Careers, Grove Sixth Form Centre
3.30pm Head’s Welcome for Current Leighton Park Families, MMC
Townson
Dance Studio Creating and rehearsing pieces for Let’s Dance 2025
Geography Explore this popular subject featuring fieldwork trips
Grove Field
DofE Find some of our students talking about their DofE experiences at the edge of Grove Field opposite John Ounsted
John Ounsted
Maths Our Sixth Formers achieve excellent results in Maths and Further Maths, giving them skills for life
Peckover
Co-curricular Discover our extensive programme in the Hall with over 90 hobbies on offer
English Discover the texts available and learn more about the course from our enthusiastic team in W5
English as an Additional Language Experience a selection of collaborative activities used in EAL teaching in P6
History Come and learn about our diverse curriculum in P8
Oakleaf Diploma Find out how we prepare students for adult life in the Hall Philosophy, Religious Studies and Values (PRV) Religious Studies is offered at A Level, learn more in P3
Sport Learn about CTEC Sport in P4
Art and Textiles Studios
Our Sixth Formers have their own studio spaces and access to art and textiles rooms, print making, ceramics, photography and more!
Grove Sixth Form Centre
Business and Economics Discover some of the core topics that underpin these subjects and lie at the centre of our working and everyday lives in G1.1
CAS Find out about our Creativity Activity
Service programme in the Silent Study Room
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Sixth Form opportunity in G2.1 to take the Extended Project Qualification, boost your UCAS points and follow your passion
Modern Foreign Languages Learn more about choosing a language as part of the IB in the Silent Study Room
International Baccalaureate Meet our Director of the IB Diploma Programme and learn about this exciting international qualification
Politics Topical discussions on political issues in the Seminar Room
Psychology Discover how good your memory is, what influences gender and the characteristics of a psychopath in G2.1
Refreshments Talk to the Admissions Team and current parents over a cuppa about joining the Sixth Form
MFL Building The MFL team are in Grove Seminar Room today, location 22, Silent Study Room
Leighton Park’s Sixth Form
Watch our videos to learn more about
Find out about the Oakleaf Diploma
Explore your passion with an EPQ
Learn more about our extensive A Level options
Discover the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Hear from our Sixth Form students
between students and teachers,
“ What sets Leighton Park apart is the friendly and supportive relationship
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truly
enjoyable. Qayyum, Upper Sixth
which has made my learning experience
