Principal’s Welcome

We are the only specialist Sixth Form in the town and the largest provider of A Level studies in the borough, our teachers only concentrate on programmes that are for 16-19 year olds. Our state-of-the art town centre campus provides students with the very best facilities to support their chosen programme of study. The Sixth Form has a culture of high aspirations and expectations; we are very proud of our students and their exceptional levels of achievement and progression.

As a student at The Sixth Form, we put you at the heart of everything we do. Our staff are committed to ensuring that you achieve your potential! In becoming a Sixth Form student, you will be joining one of the highest performing colleges in the top 10% of the country.

We will support and guide you to achieve the best qualifications and all round experiences to ensure that you are well prepared to move on to university or employment. You will benefit from high-quality teaching and outstanding student support. We also offer an extensive enrichment programme that will enable you to widen your sixth form experience through a broad range of activities. We believe that the sixth form experience is about developing the whole person not just academic skills.

I very much look forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form and seeing you at one of our open events. Visit the various departments, talk to staff and students and discover for yourself the opportunities that await you at The Sixth Form.

Stuart Merrills – Principal