Life in the Sixth Form

PRIVATE STUDY

Private study is an important and integral part of Sixth Form work and it is one of the major differences students notice on entering the Sixth Form. The properly organised use of time is a crucial part of succeeding in the Sixth Form. Our Sixth Form offers excellent facilities for private study. Students have access to the library and two ‘Sixth Form only’ study areas. All these areas are wirelessly connected and students have access to over 70 computers that are only for Sixth Formers. The ability to work independently and with others is something universities and employers look for in students. We offer guidance and support throughout the Sixth Form in helping all our students become truly independent learners.

HOMEWORK

Homework is an essential part of all Sixth Form courses. Students should spend a minimum of fifteen hours per week outside school on homework. The successful Sixth Former is prepared to investigate new areas independently and read widely.

OXBRIDGE PROGRAMME

At Huntington Sixth Form we are ambitious for all our students. For those who want to apply to Oxford and Cambridge we have in place a highly successful programme. It involves individual coaching by staff, bespoke personal statement guidance and interviews with specialists from across the region. Our track record is highly successful with eight students having gone on to study at Oxford or Cambridge in the last two years.

MONITORING PROGRESS

One of the biggest reasons why students of all abilities succeed in our Sixth Form is the strength of our monitoring and tracking systems. At the beginning of Year 12 all students are set a minimum target grade for the completion of their courses. This is based on their performance at GCSE. We challenge all our students to be in the top 25% of students nationally with similar GCSE grades. Their performance is formally monitored on several occasions over two years. Subject teachers, form tutors, pastoral staff and the students themselves are involved in this process. Progress grades are sent home and students and teachers set targets together for further improvement. Throughout the two years we offer a wide range of advice and guidance and we support any student who experiences any kind of difficulty.

THE COMMON ROOM

This is the Sixth Formers’ own personal space and is an area run by the Sixth Formers for the Sixth Formers. The Common Room has its own outstanding cafe which is open from 9 am until 1:30 pm and serves everything from espressos to the ever famous bacon bagels and pasta dishes. It is a large space with a huge range of seating which even includes leather sofas.