In the sixth form (Year 12) most girls take four or five subjects to study at AS Level and three or four at A level.

The subjects we offer guarantee entry qualifications to any university course. These are: art, biology, chemistry, classical civilization, critical thinking (AS only), economics, English literature, French, further mathematics, geography, German, history, history of art, information technology, Latin, mathematics, music, music technology, physical education, physics, psychology, Spanish, theatre studies.

Other languages are available on demand.

In addition, girls follow supplementary courses and enrichment activities, General Studies, PSHE, Careers Education and Study Skills. Many girls choose to pursue the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (some to Gold level) and all girls select one extra-curricular activity, or more, from a wide choice available.  Tutors and academic staff give personal guidence to girls during the process of choosing their A level options and in preparing for university entrance.  

Further developments in enriched learning

At sixth form level, we aim to further enhance students' thinking and learning by giving them the opportunity to undertake various additional courses.

AS level Critical Thinking is a skills-based course that equips students to reason, structure arguments and counter-argue, evaluate evidence and assess credibility. The skills they acquire are of significant benefit to their study of other subjects, in higher education and in employment.

The Extended Project enables a student to undertake a major piece of research work of the kind that they would carry out at university. It is a full AS qualification and many universities accept it as points-earning. Most Extended Projects develop from the student's A level work: for example extending the study of human disease to the causes of the spread of MRSA infection, or extending the study of Stuart kings into an examination of foreign policy under James I. The outcome may be a 6000 word dissertation, or an artefact or performance accompanied by a shorter report.

The Open University's Young Applicants in Schools and Colleges Scheme (YASS) enables gifted sixth form students to study undergraduate modules alongside their AS and A levels. It enables students to develop their own academic ability, encourages independent learning, builds confidence and can differentiate them from other applicants for university places. There is a wide choice of courses, and completed modules count towards a degree qualification.