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Welcome to the Sixth Form

In the sixth form we are committed to ensuring a happy environment, I often say to visitors that we only have two rules - be a decent human being and take responsibility for your learning.   Intellectual, social and personal development are essential for every member of our community.  I promise you that you will enjoy your time here.

We do indeed expect high academic standards where students have responsibility for their own learning and personal development, within a strong framework of support and guidance. Independence increases from Year 12 to Year 13.  We offer a wide range of 25 courses, 24 A levels and 1diploma, with the freedom to choose ANY combination of subjects, (we do not 'option block'), plus the EPQ should you wish to.  Most crucial of all is that all students start 4 subjects (as students did in all sixth forms until recently!) and retain critical flexibility before making the decision to drop to 3 later in year 12.  This maximises final A level grades.  We encourage students to take opportunities to develop old and new interests and skills, through taking part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and educational visits. And finally preparation for your post-18 life.  You're here for a mere 21 months! We devote a lot of time and effort to preparing you to engage with and make a contribution to the world.

Open offer - just email and arrange a visit...almost any time!

Mr Ian Young, Vice Principal / Head of Sixth Form

 

Mr Ian Young
Vice Principal/Head of Sixth Form

Key people and contact details:

Administration  - sixthform@alcestergs.com

The Sixth Form Team are:
 

Vice Principal and
Head of Sixth Form
Mr Ian Young i.young@alcestergs.com
Head of Year 12

Ms Jennifer McLean

 

 j.mclean@alcestergs.com

 

Head of Year 13
DofE Coordinator
Mr Andy Jervis a.jervis@alcestergs.com

 

Assistant Heads of Sixth Form:
 

Life, Work Experience Mr Joshua Hemming  j.hemming@alcestergs.com
Targeted Support Miss Liz Albutt l.albutt@alcestergs.com
Careers  Evening Mr Jamie Richens  j.richens@alcestergs.com
Digital Events, Y12 Welcome Day Ms Alex Swan a.swan@alcestergs.com