Introduction
Highlands Sixth Form encourages all of its students to aspire to the highest levels of achievement and enables them to prepare for adult life. Judged as OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in November 2024, we offer a broad range of qualifications and encourage each individual to choose a balanced and challenging combination of courses appropriate to their strengths, interests, and ambitions.
We now have over 330 students studying a wide range of A level and BTEC Level 3 courses. Our sixth formers are an integral part of the comprehensive community and benefit from the size and variety of our large and vibrant school.
Sixth form studies are designed to ensure exam success and help students become independent thinkers and learners – not only through their main examination courses but also through the acquisition of key skills, involvement in the enrichment programme, and a highly effective tutorial support and guidance structure.
We aim to combine a friendly and informal atmosphere with high expectations and high standards of achievement. Highlands Sixth Form is proud to be ranked 106th out of 4,352 sixth forms in England and 47th amongst all state school sixth forms. Our exceptional progress score, which is well above average, reflects our commitment to excellence. This achievement is driven by the quality of our teaching, learning, and curriculum, the inclusive nature of our sixth form, and our unwavering dedication to ‘going the extra mile’ for our students. It stands as a testament to the hard work of our students and the relentless support of our sixth form team.
Video transcript
At Highlands Sixth Form, we don't just prepare students for the next step. We help them thrive.
Judged outstanding by Ofsted in all five categories, Highlands provides a world-class educational experience. And our sixth form is no exception.
Many of our students progress to Russell Group universities including Oxbridge as well as prestigious apprenticeships and career opportunities.
We have a culture of the highest expectations, exemplary results, outstanding teaching, excellent pastoral care, and an abundance of interventions designed to ensure you can be the very best versions of yourselves.
We care about your futures and we'll do everything in our power to ensure you can access the destinations of your dreams.
We look forward to welcoming you in September.